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As we are well into summer and boating season, we felt it was important to share some boating rules of the road and launch-ramp etiquette.  Ramp rage is a real thing and is often provoked by boaters who do not know the rules of the ramp, or worse, don't care that they are inconveniencing other boaters waiting in line.  So, this week, Firstmate Controls is sharing with you a few boat ramp etiquette rules to follow.  We hope these guidelines help you to avoid ramp rage from ruining your day on the water! Be Ready to Launch BEFORE Getting in Line There are a lot of things to check and recheck before launching your boat.  Waiting until you are in the middle of a long line at a busy boat ramp is not the time to perform these tasks.  When you pull into the parking lot, we suggest you move to the side and let others go ahead and dump their boats.  Put your plug in, take your straps off, take your motor toter off, plug in your graphs, put your lights in—wha...

There is without a doubt, no better accessory to have for your boat lift than a boat lift remote control system .  With the many advantages it provides, investing in a boat lift remote control will be your favorite boat accessory purchase of all.  Firstmate Controls has some of the best electronic marine equipment around.  Let us give you some examples of why you should revolutionize your hoist by investing in Firstmate products for your boat lift control needs.  Keep in mind, we don't just have remote control systems, we also carry parts for servicing systems as well.  Check out our website for more products that we have in stock. Why put in all this work?  Consider the efforts that you put into launching and docking your boat anytime you want to go out on the water.  You've got to lower the boat from the dock, and then climb on-board while the boat is swaying back and forth from the waves.  You have to pull your boat out and moor it while...

When researching  marine electronic equipment  online, it's always reassuring to know what the company you're considering buying from is all about. It's also nice to know the quality of products they offer, the services they provide, and whether or not they'll be there for continued support once the sale is final. These considerations are all things that we understand and appreciate, which is why we're making it easier for you to get to know us and the services and products we offer! How We Got Started Firstmate Controls officially started in 2005 in satellite communications providing contract engineering for larger firms and engineering services for smaller inventors. We have aided in bringing products to market not only in the marine market but also in the drive-through industry, trucking industry and hold multiple patents in communications. Our manufacturing facility is located in Labadie, MO, but we ship our top quality products all over America. Our F...