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Boating in the summertime on your favorite lake can be one of the BEST things to do with your loved ones! To make a boating trip fantastic, you want to be able to rely on your boat. The last thing you want to worry about is engine trouble, right? Our boat lift remote controls company is here to give you a few pointers on how to make your boat engine last, in this week's blog. How To Make Your Boat Engine LAST CRUISE MORE THAN YOU REV THE ENGINE UP TO HIGH SPEEDS. Typically, cruising speed is where your boat is at its best and least stressed. The engine is making good power and the boat’s trimmed out, nice and free from the sticky water. Adding throttle adds rpm, which doesn’t log any more time on the hour meters, but it does make those hours more stressful. Keeping it at cruising speeds as often as you can is a great way to prolong the life of your engine and related components. FLUSH OUT ANY DEBRIS. It is important to flush the engine to ensure that all of the debris and dirt fro...

Summer is actually here and we couldn't be more excited about it! Our boat lift remote controls company wishes you a very happy summer filled with boating fun! We encourage you to get out on the water FASTER this year. Firstmate Controls is here to help with that. Keep reading this week's blog for 3 major perks of having a new boat lift remote control system put in.  3 Major Perks of Having a New Boat Lift Remote Control System 1. ENJOY YOUR NEW HASSLE FREE EXPERIENCE OF GETTING ON THE WATER. With a Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control, you can quickly and easily get on and off the water without the hassle of prepping and mooring. With the push of a button, the Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control takes all the work out of raising and lowering your boat. The Firstmate system can automatically set your boat to one of three levels: Up, Board or Down. When your boat reaches the desired level, the system shuts off automatically. With the Board position, there’s no more climbing up in...

Boating season is here! Have you all taken your boat out yet? If not, the first day out on the water for your family this year is likely right around the corner. Our boat lift remote controls company is here to give you the TOP 5 things to bring on a family boating trip, in this week's blog. Remember, to get out on the water FASTER to enjoy that fun in the sun with your loved ones, choose Firstmate Controls for a boat lift remote you can count on. Call 866-570-9707 today. TOP 5 Things To Bring On A Family Boating Trip 1. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH WATERPROOF BAGS. If you don't have waterproof bags for your valuables and electronics, the next best thing is to have a plastic bag. This can help keep your phone, watch, and cash dry in case there are any spills or splashes that come straight for your device. No one wants to have their day ruined by having their phone waterlogged. Keep a box of Ziploc bags in the Grab Box so that everyone can keep their valuables safe from moistu...

You clearly never know when a larger boat may decide to just cruise on by your dock at a HIGHER speed than they should be traveling at. When that happens, the water gets really choppy and it can make getting your boat in the water really difficult. Not only does it make lowering your boat difficult but if the dock isn't stable while you're trying to do this, you could even end up damaging your boat. That being said, there are a few things you can do to make sure your boat stays damage free in these sorts of scenarios. Keep reading this week's blog to learn all about them. One of the best things you can do is to invest in a top-of-the-line boat lift remote that you can actually count on to get your boat in the water FASTER. That's where Firstmate Controls comes in. Check out our website today at www.FirstmateControls.com . Photo Credit: Fun Lake MO Make a habit out of constantly checking your boat lift for possible damages. Routinely inspect the lift for any damage and...

Our boat lift remote control system company takes dock safety very seriously! That is why we are here today to give you a few dock safety tips in this week's blog. Keep reading to learn how to prevent dock accidents from happening to you! If you would like to schedule a dock safety check during this off-season, please do not hesitate to give us a call at Firstmate Controls . We can be reached at 866-570-9707. You can also schedule a dock check very conveniently by visiting our website and scheduling online, HERE . INVEST IN A RELIABLE BOAT LIFT REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM YOU CAN COUNT ON. One very important part of your dock is the lift that holds your boat and protects both your boat and dock from being damaged. A great accessory to add to your dock lift system is the Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control System. Not only is it a wonderful accessory, it's also a safety net for your boat, dock, and lift. Your guests will more easily be able to board and unload. Plus, our system may he...