Boat Projects to Keep You Busy This Winter!

All this nice weather is deceptive... Winter is just around the corner along with freezing temperatures. That's why now is the perfect time to get your winter projects done! As the best boat lift manufacturer in Missouri, our team at Firstmate Controls has a few great ideas about the projects that should take priority this season. Keep reading to get our recommendations and get started! 


Get the Boat Clean


While you've probably kept your boat pretty clean throughout the boating season, you can't truly give your boat the deep clean it deserves until you pull it out of the water for winter. Now is the time to give your engine compartment a good cleaning and change out the oil absorbs. Recover your worn out cushions. Organize loose items in your lockers and cabinets into plastic totes and waterproof trays.

Give the Boat a Polish


It may not seem like it, but a season on the water can cause a lot of wear and tear to your boat's paint job. Sure, you may have hired someone to clean the hull while in water over the summer, but it's just not enough to maintain that 'new' look. Compound and wax your hull to restore the luster and get rid of that milky film. Clean and polish your oxidized aluminum rails and hardware. Repaint the bottom if it's needed.

Repair Damage from the Summer


You can easily fix many scratches and nicks in a fiberglass boat. Fix stress cracks, dock dings and other fiberglass injuries to the best of your ability while your boat is out of the water during the winter. This will allow you to thoroughly inspect your boat from top to bottom. You may notice some damage you couldn't see while your boat was in water or in the lift. If extensive damage has occurred to the fiberglass of your boat, you may be better off to let a marine repair professional fix the damage.



Upgrade to Firstmate! 


By installing a boat lift remote control system to your lift, you can improve your chances of avoiding damage to your boat and lift during the busy season. The Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control System allows you to program settings to lower, raise, and stop at the specific levels you set. Using Firstmate controls is easy whether boating alone or with guests. Using our remote controlled systems gives you an extra set of hands from inside the boat for getting your boat on or off the lift.

Best Boat Lift Manufacturer


Now's the perfect time to knock out some of these boating projects! While you can't take the boat out, you can get it clean, polished, repaired, and protected. That way, when spring arrives, you'll be able to spend every day of beautiful weather enjoying being out on the water instead of working on projects. Contact our team at Firstmate Controls for the best remote control boat lift systems and dock accessories in the state! 



Boat Lift Controls You Can Count On!

Firstmate Controls 
410 Century Business Drive
Labadie, MO 63055

Phone: (866) 570-9707



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