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Organizing your dock can seem impossible...but not when you have the perfect dock accessories! Entertaining friends and family on the dock has never been easier!  Firstmate Controls  created the Bracket Buddy system of products to make your dock organized without causing any damage.  Firstmate Controls  has just the thing. We have the  best dock accessories  and dock organization tools on the market, and we love sharing them with you. Keep reading to find your solution!  TV Mounting Kit Easily hang and store your tv up on your dock bracing so you don't miss any of the action, while enjoying a relaxing day on the dock. This mount swivels and tilts so you can get the tv pointed at the right angle for optimum viewing. This bracket fits most TVs size 17"-42" or up to 66 lbs.  Adjustable Rod Kit This metal rod holder cradles your fishing rod in the desired position. It's secure and easily accessible. Whether you're grabbing a drink or want to leave the...

Entertaining friends and family on the dock has never been easier! Firstmate Controls created the Bracket Buddy system of products to make your dock organized without causing any damage. Other products require drilling into the support posts. Then, if you want to move something, you're left with ugly holes in the posts. Stop turning your dock into Swiss cheese! Check out these top Bracket Buddy products for entertaining on the dock.  Lounge Table Play cards, serve the freshest catch, socialize with friends, or set down your drink to free a hand.  15" Radius King Starboard - Anti Skid, Marine grade material Available in White & Dolphin Grey Customizable TV Mount Kit Entertainment has no boundaries. Make it a reality & bring it outside. Swivel / Tilt Design Universal mount fits most TV VESA patterns up to 200/200 Mounting capacity: 17 – 44” or max. 35 lbs. Captain's Galley Board Look no further! A fish cleaning, serving station, and utility table all combined into ...

All this cold weather has us dreaming about boating season. Dream with us and shop our BracketBuddy system to get your dock ready for an incredible, organized, safe season out on the water. Firstmate Controls has the most trusted, best dock accessories for lake life - Keep reading to see why! No Dock Damage The BracketBuddy system is the  solution for organizing your community dock! You don't have to drill any holes, so no need to ask permission or pay for damages drilled-out holes have caused.  Stainless Steel We make our BracketBuddy with the highest quality materials so you can rely on their sturdiness and resistance to corrosion for the long-term.  Made in the U.S.A. All our products are proudly made in the United States and produced in our manufacturing plant right here in Missouri.  Adjustable Whether you have 2" or 2.5" posts on your dock, the BracketBuddy is compatible. Simply remove one piece that gives the bracket a wider opening for bigger posts.  Eas...

Did you get the PERFECT gift for your dock this Christmas? Maybe a nice TV to watch the game while you're hanging out? Or a brand new paddle board and paddles? But... You don't have a way to properly display or store them. Firstmate Controls has just the thing. We have the best dock accessories and dock organization tools on the market, and we love sharing them with you. Keep reading to find your solution!  TV Mounting Kit Easily hang and store your tv up on your dock bracing so you don't miss any of the action, while enjoying a relaxing day on the dock. This mount swivels and tilts so you can get the tv pointed at the right angle for optimum viewing. This bracket fits most TVs size 17"-42" or up to 66 lbs.  Adjustable Rod Kit This metal rod holder cradles your fishing rod in the desired position. It's secure and easily accessible. Whether you're grabbing a drink or want to leave the line in the water for an extended amount of time, this rod holder is th...

There are only three weeks until Christmas, and you know what that means... It's time to shop for Christmas gifts for everyone on your list! Firstmate Controls has you covered with the perfect gifts for the boat lovers in your life... Keep reading to get our shopping guide and find the perfect gift! Bracket Buddy Bracket Buddy is the best dock accessory on the market! Not only does it have an incredible number of uses when paired with our other products, but it also doesn't cause any damage to your dock! No more drilling through metal only to realize you want it in a different spot... Making unsightly holes all over your dock's posts. Get kayak holders, can crushers, table tops, TV mounts, and SO  much more from Firstmate Controls for your Christmas list. Firstmate Parts Add to your boat lover's Firstmate setup with the perfect gift to make their life easier. Get them an extra key fob to keep in a second convenient location, a new key fob case to replace their weathe...

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...

Accessorize your dock with ease in 2020 with our new Bracket Buddy products. Our bracket buddy products will accessorize your dock with ease.  We don't just have remote control systems, we have items that we believe will help make your life easier on the dock.  The items that we sell will organize your dock space and leave plenty of extra time to spend out on the water.  This week, we will be showcasing our new bracket buddy products. Check Out the Bracket Buddy! This handy new product allows you to change out dock accessories without damaging your dock. It eliminates the need to drill unsightly holes in your dock posts! These universal brackets fit 2" or 2 1/2" dock posts, making them useful to almost any dock owner. The stainless steel construction provides long lasting reliability and easily mounts in less than 5 minutes! And since they're not a permanent fixture, you can move them just as easily as you put them up - meaning you're not stuck with too...