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Boating is one of many people's favorite pastime activities. When you are enjoying a warm summer day out on the water, nothing ruins your fun like inclement weather. Storms in Missouri, like the ones that have passed through this week, often come quickly and sometimes unexpectedly. When you are out on the water and it starts to storm, there are some things you should do for your safety.  Firstmate Controls  has some tips to keep you safe during inclement weather. Check the Weather Before you use your  remote control boat lift  to take your boat out on the water for the day, check the weather before you head out. You should get an idea of what the weather is going to do all day so you can plan accordingly. Storms can be dangerous when you are on the water, especially if lightning is the in the forecast. Having a smartphone on board is a good idea in case it starts to cloud up while you out because you can quickly check the radar. Keeping a constant eye...

When you buy any marine electronic equipment, you expect to have to figure it out on your own. That may be the case for most purchases, but when you choose Firstmate Controls for your boat lift remote control system , you've got a team of experts on your side and at your disposal for any technical support needs. Take a look at the multiple support options we have available for our customers! Here are some of the ways  Firstmate Controls  quickly assists you with your questions, installations, and troubleshooting issues. Firstmate Controls Product Information  Overview Firstmate Controls provides information about each system we manufacture so making a selection is quick and easy. You can quickly view all of the features each system has so that when deciding on a system for your lift, you can make an educated purchase to best suit your specific needs. Our product information section also has a place for you to register your remote system to ensure security, qual...

It's National Fishing Month! This year, National Fishing Month goes from July 27th through September 2nd. There's nothing quite as relaxing, enjoyable, and at times as exhilarating as fishing. The idea behind National Fishing Month is to encourage every family member to have a go at fishing. It doesn't matter what age you are, or what previous experience you have. Nor does it matter which cultural or social background you may be from. Fishing is for everyone!  Firstmate Controls  has some helpful hints to make sure your fishing experience is memorable and will be a great story to be told for a lifetime! Let's take a look: Do Some Research Before just taking out on the water with random bait and tackle that you've accumulated over the years, be sure to do some research on the fish you're aiming to catch. With heavy boat traffic and hot temperatures of the "dog days" of Summer, fishing conditions may sometimes seem less than ideal. However, if y...

With the many advantages it provides, investing in a Firstmate Controls boat lift remote control will be your most favorite purchase of all.  Firstmate Controls  has some of the best electronic marine equipment around. Let us give you some examples of the benefits of boating with Firstmate products for your boat lift control needs. Why put in all this work?  Consider the efforts that you put into launching and docking your boat anytime you want to go out on the water. You've got to lower the boat from the dock, and then climb on-board while the boat is swaying back and forth from the waves. You've got to pull your boat out and moor it while you climb back off the boat to go raise the lift back up. Then you have to climb back in your boat without falling in the water. And guess what, you've got to do this whole crazy and time consuming dance all over again after a long day out on the water - NO THANK YOU! Get out on the water faster! With a  Firstmate Boat...