When I needed them I could see the boat but they could not be reached!!! I was quite upset about that. HOWEVER, because I did have the tow boat service the coasties were more then happy to tow me in. They typically will not tow you in unless you are in danger. They basically told me that since I had tried to be responsible and do the "right" thing they took care of me. Then they went over and talked to the tow boat guy. I always wondered what they said to him
