Coxmate Systems

The Coxmate range of electronic assistants for coxswains brings modern electronics technology to coxing amplification and speed measurement. The Coxmate designs are the result of a lengthy and intensive study into the needs of rowing, and how existing systems can be improved.

Got questions...? Check out our Coxmate FAQ page, if you have other questions, please e-mail us, we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.

Under the WEEE regulations, Rowperfect UK will recycle your old electronic Coxmate products and ensure they are not sent to landfill.   You must return your old Coxmate to us within 28 days of buying a new one and we can only exchange on a like-for-like basis.  This means an HC is not exchangable for an SRT+.


Coxless Boats Non-Audio Units

The Coxmate HC is our latest innovation and is designed specifically for coxless boats.

Lighter and compact, it mounts into your boat on a wiring loom that includes a neat on/off switch as well as magnetic pick-ups for rating and the speed impeller.

HC HC impeller compared to NK impeller

Coxmate HC for coxless boats Coxmate HC Micro Impeller compared competitor impeller

Features Include:-

All Coxmate products are fully compatible with commonly used rowing boat wiring systems. Coxmate HC brochure

Buy Coxmate HC now.
Buy Coxmate HC Mounting bracket 0.6 meter or 5 meter cable

Articles about the Coxmate HC

Using HC on an NK wiring loom

HC display specification options

Coxed Boats Audio Amplifier Units

We provide amplification systems, speed measurement and wiring looms with speakers for coxed boats.

There are three levels of coxing amplification system:

Here is a link to all the News articles about Coxmate. Have a look at our page of photos of Coxmates and accessories including the Coxmate Car Charger, Coxmate replacement batteries and sealing glands for watertight compartments in rowing boats

Coxmate SCT

SCT GPS in hand Coxmate SC Impeller

Coxmate SCT GPS sensor SC Impeller

The Coxmate SCT is the most sophisticated of all the rowing amplifier units on the market. The unit displays: rating, stroke count, time and has recording capabilities. The optional speed sensor provides additional information on: speed, distance, cover (distance per stroke), speed ratio* (min/max speed per stroke), average speed and a PACE boat function. The optional Coxmate Analysis Software enables rowing data to be transferred to a PC and analysed.

The SCT has considerable storage and processing capability. To allow users to benefit from future developments, it is capable of having new versions of software downloaded over the Internet. The software allows a synchronised image of both the velocity profile of the boat and a video of the rower(s) to be displayed concurrently. The SCT is available with magnetic mounting or conventional connectors.

Speed measurement is effected in one of two ways either with a speed sensor and impeller mounted under the hull and wired into the SCT unit to provide the speed data. Or with a GPS pick-up mounted behind the coxswain.

Different lengths of speed sensor cable are available for 4s and 8s and bow- and stern-coxed boats. The impeller is in a fully enclosed mounting thus protecting it somewhat from water borne debris.

Using a GPS sensor, only enables land speed to be recorded. Stroke profile data is not possible because of the frequency of data upload (approx 0.8 secs). Using the speed sensor and impeller, the software records a graph of each stroke taken. More detail on speed measurement options.

Note: You will need a SCT plus either a GPS or Speed sensor cable and PC software. The SCT Kit includes mounting bracket, battery charger, carry case and syringe of silicone grease. [it does not include GPS. speed sensor, software, wiring loom or speakers]. Buy Coxmate SCT now.

NEW* USB driver for the SC PC Analysis software is provided with a USB/serial converter. The old driver for the USB converter would not run on Vista. Email us for a copy - it also runs on XP.

All Coxmate products are fully compatible with commonly used rowing boat wiring systems.

Download the Coxmate SCT Brochure Check out our page of photos of Coxmates and accessories including the Coxmate car charger.

Specification details for Coxmate

Speed measurement options (GPS vs Impeller) and a second article on GPS 

Outputs from Coxmate speed measurement software 

Coxmate SRT

SRT+ Plus Coxmate Magnetic Mount
Coxmate SRT Magnetic Mount

The Coxmate SRT+ contains an audio amplifier, stroke rate indicator and stopwatch. It is designed for durability and ease of use.

It has a tough ABS waterproof box and is supplied with an adjustable bracket using a unique magnetic mounting system.* This simplifies fitting the unit into the boat and enables position and angle adjustment. It does away with the problems caused by frequent operation of the 4 pin rubber connectors (broken wires, loose connections); it takes less than a second to fit the SRT into the boat. An alternative rubber-connection option is also available and includes the articulated bracket and an NK cup-adapter.  The microphone connects to the SRT with a robust waterproof jack-type plug. A radio input jack is provided as standard for coaches to speak direct to the crew with a radio handset.

This coxing amplifier uses the latest digital technology and battery life is around 60% longer lasting up to 15 hours - that's five outings! The battery automatically powers down if the speakers are disconnected. Volume settings are automatically remembered between outings.

All Coxmate products are fully compatible with commonly used rowing boat wiring systems.

The SRT+ Kit includes mounting bracket, battery charger, carry case and syringe of silicone grease. [it does not include wiring loom and speakers]. Buy Coxmate SRT now .

Download the Coxmate SRT+ brochure Check out our page of photos of Coxmates and accessories including the Coxmate Car Charger and replacement batteries.

Specification details for Coxmate

*Patent Applied For.

Coxmate AA

Coxmate AA Circular plug for NK Mould
Coxmate AA circular plug for round mould (shown with AA mounting plate attached)

The Coxmate AA is an audio-only model. It has been designed to be durable and low cost.

All Coxmate products are fully compatible with commonly used rowing boat wiring systems.

The AA has a large capacity rechargeable battery storage with a sophisticated battery management system to increase battery life. The unit can be left permanently connected to the charger, as it turns the charger off once batteries are full. This prevents degradation of the batteries. There is also a low level battery warning and charge full indicator.

Compared to competing products, the Coxmate AA has increased audio power which reduces distortion, increases efficiency and battery operating time. Volume settings are remembered between outings and the microphone connection to the control box is permanent – removing problems associated with unreliable connection. Buy Coxmate AA now .

Wiring looms for the AA (without seat sensor magnet for stroke rate) are available in the Rowperfect online shop

Download the Coxmate AA brochure Check out our page of photos of Coxmates and accessories including the Coxmate Car Charger and replacement batteries.

Specification details for Coxmate

PC Analysis Software

The PC software package enables data collected by the SCT and HC to be uploaded to a PC and analysed. The package includes software CD, an adaptor for connecting to SCT or HC (specify) with a D9 serial connector and a serial-USB converter.


Features Include

The following graphs show some of the functions of the software:

Wiring Loom and Speakers

SR/SC wiring loom for 8
Coxmate Loom

Coxmate Wiring Loom accommodates up to 4 speakers in an eight – providing even sound volume throughout the boat, and enabling the cox to communicate with his crew but not the competing crew alongside! This allows four speakers for an eight and two speakers for a four. The wiring is modular enabling each speaker section to be separately tested and maintained.

They are more robust than other designs, the speakers are smaller and mount flush with the boat (no bracket to bend) and the sound quality is higher.  Boat Classes & loom options

The wiring loom design includes:

All poplular cox amplification systems can be used with Coxmate wiring looms. The fitments to join the wires are the same and they are fully compatible.

Having concern for maintaining the watertight sealed compartments in modern rowing boats, Coxmate offers sealing glands so that you can retro-fit Coxmate Wiring Looms to your existing boat fleet. The Coxmate Glands are supplied in two parts, Split cable gland insert and retainer. This enables you to unseal the gland at a later date if you need to get into the sealed compartment or replace part of the modular harness. No expoxy permanent glue required. This is a special order. Please contact Rowperfect .

Coxmate Loom Sealing Gland A split cable gland for sealing cables through bulkheads. This has two parts: a retainer which is epoxied into bulkhead (a hole between 27 and 32mm diameter is required.) The cables can then be fitted into split gland – without removing connectors and the gland pushed into retainer. The gland will take up to 2x 5mm, 1x4.5mm, 1x4mm, 1x3.6mm and 1x2.5mm diameter cables. The gland can be fitted without the retainer – it requires a 25mm hole.

Check out our photos of Coxmates and accessories including detailed photos of the SRT/SCT wiring loom and the AA wiring loom.

Specification details for Coxmate

Coxmate Loom Wiring Diagram

Coxmate prices

Coxmate AA Kit - £270.00 buy Coxmate AA

Coxmate SRT+ standard Kit - £350 buy Coxmate SRT+ standard

Coxmate SRT+ magnetic Kit - £430 buy Coxmate SRET+ magnetic

Coxmate SCT Kit - £625 (for speed measurement you also need the impeller / sensor or GPS and software) buy Coxmate SCT

SCT speed measurement options:

Coxmate HC

Coxmate Modular Wiring looms:-