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Spring is here, and boat show season has already begun! You know what that means... boating season will be here soon! We can't wait to get out on the water and do what we love most. But we also want to do so safely and conveniently. So how do we (and you) do that? There is without a doubt, no better accessory to have for your boat lift than a  boat lift remote control  system. With the many advantages it provides, investing in a 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 advantages of owning 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...

Get ready for the boating season this year by revolutionizing your hoist! Not sure what products will be best for properly accessorizing a dock ? Firstmate Controls has some featured products that you'll love. We make shopping for dock accessories and remote control systems easy. We don't just have remote control systems, we also carry parts for servicing systems as well. Check out our website for more products that we have in stock. Standard Remote Features: Emergency Handles Remote Controlled Safety Valve Drivers Available: 1 Valve  2-Valve  Colors Available: White with Blue Lid White with Black Lid White with Gray Lid White with Red Lid White with Yellow Lid Generation 3 Pro Features: Faster Operation Even Easier to Use Emergency Handles Remote Controlled Safety Valve Drivers Smart Controls Lift Monitoring Programmable Positions Remote Lighting Option from Key Fob: Dock Lights, Ambient or Cove Theatre ...

As we begin experiencing warmer weather and draw closer to boating season, we felt it was important to share some boating rules of the road and launch-ramp etiquette. Ramp rage is a real thing and is often provoked by boaters who don't know the rules of the ramp, or worse, don't care that they're inconveniencing other boaters waiting in line. So, this week,  Firstmate Controls  is sharing with you a few boat ramp etiquette rules to follow to avoid ramp rage from ruining your day on the water! Don't Block the Ramp if You're Not Ready to Launch There are a lot of things to check and recheck before launching your boat. Waiting until you’re in the middle of a long line at a busy boat ramp is not the time to perform these tasks. When you pull into the parking lot, move to the side and let others go ahead and dump their boats. Put your plug in, take your straps off, take your motor toter off, plug in your graphs, put your lights in—whatever you have to do—before clog...

One of the great perks of  buying a boat lift remote control system  from  Firstmate Controls  is the awesome user support that you get. Not only do we have a user friendly support request option online, but we provide instructional videos and printable user guides on our website as well - and if that's not enough, you can always just pick up the phone and call us! We believe that to provide excellent customer service you have to also provide easy user support in ways that consumers best understand it. That's why we have several different methods of instructional and troubleshooting support options available on our website. 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 f...