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A lot of people think that boating is best done in the summertime, but you might be missing out on a lot of fun and beauty if you don't also get out on the water in the fall. Firstmate Controls makes it easy to get out on the water any time with our innovative boat lift control system . Keep reading to learn how boating in the fall can be incredibly rewarding! Photo Credit: FunLake Spending Quality Time Summer may give you more free time during that day, but summer can also be full of vacations, visiting distant family members, and other obligations that can't be attended to in the fall. When fall comes around, you can focus on slowing down and spending time with the family in the evenings or for a quiet weekend on the water. More Comfortable Experience Boating in the summer is fun, feeling the sunshine and diving into the water. However, the temperatures in Missouri can get really high, especially when you factor in the humidity. In the fall, temperatures c...

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over! With Labor Day typically being the signal that the summer season is ending, we are just two weeks away from the unofficial start to fall. And you know what that means... Fishing season! Firstmate Controls loves the fall fishing season. Not only is it a great way to keep having fun on the water and in the great outdoors, but it is also a wonderful family activity to enjoy together. Today we are talking about Bass and Crappie fishing with a few tips and recommendations from our team at Firstmate Controls . Keep reading to learn more! Crappie Fishing Once fall arrives, fishing for crappie can get tricky. Crappie live in almost any depths of water once fall hits, rather than staying in one particular area. Crappies' choice of living space is influenced by the oxygen content, light, and availability of food. The water starts clearing up once summer boat traffic dies down. Here are a few helpful tips to find and catch som...

With Labor Day coming up, there are going to be a lot of people out on the water enjoying one of the last weekends of summer. To help get you ready for your day out on the boat, Firstmate Controls has prepared a checklist of things to do and pack for a successful day out. As the best boat lift control manufacturer , we know w thing or two about boating. Keep reading to learn more! Boat Checklist Obviously, one of the most important things to prepare will be the boat itself. Make sure everything is good to go before setting out for the day so that you don't run into any safety issues or missing items once you're out. Check the gas tank Make sure you have boat bumpers ready Double-check the life jacket counts and capacities for your group Ensure the anchor is in good working order Make sure you have alert flags and a fire extinguisher on board Safety Checklist While boating, it's very important that you keep yourself and your whole crew safe. No one i...

Boating across the lake with the breeze in your hair and the sun on your face is an incredible feeling! But, there are a lot of things that could go wrong and ruin your day of boating in the blink of an eye. Firstmate Controls is in the business of solving problems and improving the safety of the boating process, so we have a few great ways to help avoid some of the common boating issues you might encounter. Keep reading to learn more! Falling on the Dock It's hard to have a great time on the water if you've taken a bad fall. Bruises and possible broken bones are no fun and should be avoided at all costs. Firstmate Controls knows firsthand just how dangerous boarding and docking can be without a remote control boat lift system. All it takes is one misplaced foot when you or a passenger tries jumping from the boat to the dock to manually operate the lift. Instead of risking injury every day you go boating, invest in the best boat lift remote control system - Firstmat...