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Spring 2021 is coming, believe it or not! We've had some pretty tough winter weather so far but spring is right around the corner. Spring 2021 officially starts March 20th, which is next month! Will your dock and boat be ready? With our help, yes it will be! Our boat lift controls company is here to give you some tips on how to prepare your boat and dock for spring 2021 in this week's blog. If you'd like to get out on the water FASTER this year, call Firstmate Controls at 866-570-9707. We have boat lift controls you can count on! Photo Credit: Fun Lake MO Spring Is Coming! Are Your Boat and Dock Ready? CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR LIFE JACKETS ON BOARD ARE IN GOOD SHAPE. Do a thorough inventory and inspection of your safety equipment. Most states require you to at least have on board one life jacket per person. You should check each vest for any damage or dry rot. A damaged vest will not function as it should and therefore will not be a viable safety device in the event of an...

Who's ready for boating season to get here already? We hear you! It will be here before you know it and when it's here, will you be ready? Our boat lift remote controls company is here to make sure you will be! When boating season is here you need to be ready to take that boat out and have everything on it that you could possibly need. Keep reading this week's blog for a few vital items that should be included on your boat come boat season 2021.Your dock should be ready too! Check out our website at www.FirstmateControls.com and select the Bracket Buddy tab to see some of the latest dock accessories. If you end up having any questions, please give us a call at 866-570-9707. STAY HYDRATED AND BRING DRINKING WATER. Having plenty of water is always a good idea when you are planning to spend the day boating. When Summer comes and the temperatures rise, you can get dehydrated very quickly. Having plenty of water is crucial on a hot summer day. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG BY BRINGIN...

The St. Charles Boat Show is coming up next month! Can you believe it? This year is moving right along. Our boat lift remote controls company is very excited to be a part of this boat show. Will you be attending this year? If so, we can't wait to see you there! If you've never been before, you are in for a treat! If you have been before, then you already know how good of a time it can be. That being said, keep reading this week's blog for all of the details regarding the St. Charles Boat Show this year. If you have any questions about our participation in the St. Charles Boat Show, please give us a call. Firstmate Controls can be reached at 866-570-9707. Source:  http://stcharlesboatshow.weebly.com/ Event Name: St. Charles Boat Show Event Location: St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plz. St. Charles, MO 63303 Event Hours of Operation: March 4th; 12 - 9 pm March 5th; 12 - 9 pm March 6th; 10 am - 9 pm March 7th; 10 am - 5 pm Admission: $10.00 for adults; $6 f...

Are you pretty tired of the cold already? If so, you're not alone. Our boat lift remote controls company is here to give you some BOATING FUN to think about when you start to dream about summer, in this week's blog. Don't forget, you have until the end of February to get your dock checked for safety, please schedule that here . Photo Credit: Fun Lake MO Boating Fun To Think About When You Are Dreaming About Summer! DISCOVER YOUR SPOT ON THE LAKE. If you're used to going to the same spot every time you get on the water, try a new anchorage location. Even if it's just down the river a few minutes further, or on the opposite side of the lake, it can be fun to check out somewhere different with new scenery and water to explore. Have a good old fashioned picnic on the beach along the shoreline of a new destination. Pack all your essentials for lunch and find a spot to set up a picnic. Who knows? It may become your new favorite place to stop! EXPERIENCE THE RICH HISTORY....