Boat pushbutton remote - ideas wanted

[erikgreen]

Okay, this topic is just for fun.

I have a remote control that is a rudimentary car alarm, but also has outputs for controlling power windows and power locks. I got it with an electric lock kit a few years ago. I have two nice little keychain remotes for it. Range is about what you'd expect for electric locks and windows, IE less than about 30 yards.

I'm good enough with electronics to wire the outputs to do various things on my boat... hitting switches and the like.

But I can't think of anything really useful to remote control with it. I could do something like remote lights, remote horn, remote bilge pump, but I can't do something like steer the boat remotely or run the engine systems.

So what's something I could put on the boat and set up to run from my keychain?


Erik

 

[salty87]

Re: Boat pushbutton remote - ideas wanted

pneumatic lifts for the dog house and/or back deck would be cool.

 

[zach103]

Re: Boat pushbutton remote - ideas wanted

Alright, i think the lights would be cool. likie some courtesy lights.. for when you go out at night or something and you get close to the dock hit the remote in your pocket and amaze your guests.. i think that would be cool along with the things salty said.. i wish i was that good with electronics..

i bet some pics of what you have on there now would help..

 

[i386]

Re: Boat pushbutton remote - ideas wanted

I don't know if you have a trolling motor, but I can imagine sitting at the bow already to fish and decide the motor should be raised. Would be nice to trim it up w/o having to walk back there.

These work off a remote. Pretty cool if you fish the flats.

http://www.powerpole.com/

Remotely operated ejector seat for unruly passengers? Hmm...
Remotely operated miniature torpedo launcher for rude jet skiiers.

 

[zach103]

Re: Boat pushbutton remote - ideas wanted

Remotely operated ejector seat for unruly passengers? Hmm...
Remotely operated miniature torpedo launcher for rude jet skiiers.

HAHAHAH.. i like that..

how bout two coolers built in somewhere that open up when you push the button..

and then maybe a little hydraulic inside the cooler that pushes up a nice refreshing beer.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Boat pushbutton remote - ideas wanted

a lot of nice boats have a remote switch at the bow for the motor TnT. i have a key fob trolling motor.