Alarm system connected in case of man overboard, 1st Mate from Mercury, unveiled at the last Boot in Düsseldorf, also offers an anti-theft function: very practical to secure your boat!

After a first presentation at the last Boot, Mercury Marine has been working over the last few months to make all its outboard motors Smartcraft compatible, also compatible with 1st Mate. A real breakthrough in the field of safety at sea.

What is 1st Mate like?

In a nutshell, 1st Mate consists of an intelligent hub, a set of portable accessories and a mobile device application, which together integrate into a boat's propulsion system. The package provides safety features that can save lives and help secure property.

The 3 features of 1st Mate

• a surveillance and warning system for man overboard
• a distress message
• a device against theft of the boat and/or its engine(s).

Among the new features of the moment, the 1st Mate mobile application is now available in the Apple Store for iOS devices, with a version for Android devices coming soon.

On the occasion of these announcements, Rob Hackbarth, product category director - Smartcraft marketing at Mercury said on Yachting Art: "The development of the 1st Mate system reflects a real concern for the safety and well-being of people who enjoy leisure activities on the water. I am convinced that this product will save lives and prevent boat theft."