Since 1996 First Mate Inc. has been designing and installing custom control systems in the Marine Industry We are a family operated business that has been in the automation industry for over 40 years, providing products and solutions to keep industry moving. Increasing requests for a safe means to control doors on board many boats prompted us to design and build the only patented, all air operated system available in the market today. Our experienced staff also evaluates, troubleshoots, and repairs other automated systems as well. We have put pride in our work and stand behind our products 100%. If you are looking to automate anything, or fix a troublesome application, solutions are available.