BoatUs and Seatow

Woodsy · 06-18-2019, 02:20 PM

Just signed up! $70 with the freshwater unlimited towing!

Woodsy

Barney Bear · 06-18-2019, 04:41 PM

Sea Tow brought our son's boat into Fay's Boat Yard from East Bear Island just after Mother's Day. We got a ride to the mainland, leaving the boat at our dock. We did not have to be around when Sea Tow brought the boat in. They did a great job! ��

garysanfran · 06-18-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Just signed up! $70 with the freshwater unlimited towing!

Woodsy

One of those things you buy and try to forget about.

Woodsy · 06-18-2019, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

One of those things you buy and try to forget about.

Gary..... I hope I NEVER need it! But I also know my Donzi's Bravo 1 outdrive is getting worn out

$70 for Towboat US is cheap piece of mind (especially considering how much a boat really costs)

Woodsy

MIKE RGR · 06-18-2019, 07:34 PM

Evening ALL

Just a note to say thanks for all of the responses
They have been most helpful
Much appreciated

Thanks
mike

Descant · 06-18-2019, 07:53 PM

Don't leaved us hanging...what did you decide? Carry a 6 hp dinghy and self rescue?

MIKE RGR · 06-18-2019, 08:18 PM

I went with BoatUs.
$70 is a great deal.
Thanks again for all the responses.

mike

znh · 06-20-2019, 11:30 AM

Also, contact your insurance company for your boat, most insurance for boats covers towing to the same extent as Boat US or other similar companies. We had Boat US and recently canceled it as it was basically paying twice for the same coverage / peace of mind...

Dave M · 06-20-2019, 02:35 PM

I believe this is still true, SEATOW will tow from your home dock as part of the package, BOATUS charges a fee. If your service marina is across the Lake, could run you some bucks. Yes SEATOW costs more but I would want "total" coverage.

Dave M

ishoot308 · 06-22-2019, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

I believe this is still true, SEATOW will tow from your home dock as part of the package, BOATUS charges a fee. If your service marina is across the Lake, could run you some bucks. Yes SEATOW costs more but I would want "total" coverage.

Dave M

When I was enrolled with Seatow, they would NOT tow you from your home dock.

Dan

thinkxingu · 06-21-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by znh

Also, contact your insurance company for your boat, most insurance for boats covers towing to the same extent as Boat US or other similar companies. We had Boat US and recently canceled it as it was basically paying twice for the same coverage / peace of mind...

Yeah, but then you need to pay for the tow and then get reimbursed. Also, you gotta find a place to call. There's something about having an 800 number to call and be done with it.

As for towing from one's home dock, it has been mentioned before to just push off a few feet and anchor out.

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06-18-2019, 02:20 PM	#1
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 979 Times in 440 Posts	Just signed up! Just signed up! $70 with the freshwater unlimited towing! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

06-18-2019, 04:41 PM	#2
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	"Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat....." Sea Tow brought our son's boat into Fay's Boat Yard from East Bear Island just after Mother's Day. We got a ride to the mainland, leaving the boat at our dock. We did not have to be around when Sea Tow brought the boat in. They did a great job! �� Last edited by Barney Bear; 06-21-2019 at 05:11 AM.

06-18-2019, 07:34 PM	#5
MIKE RGR Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 26 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Evening ALL Just a note to say thanks for all of the responses They have been most helpful Much appreciated Thanks mike

06-18-2019, 08:18 PM	#7
MIKE RGR Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 26 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	BoatUs I went with BoatUs. $70 is a great deal. Thanks again for all the responses. mike

06-20-2019, 02:35 PM	#9
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Fyi I believe this is still true, SEATOW will tow from your home dock as part of the package, BOATUS charges a fee. If your service marina is across the Lake, could run you some bucks. Yes SEATOW costs more but I would want "total" coverage. Dave M

06-18-2019, 07:53 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,345 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,054 Posts	Don't leaved us hanging...what did you decide? Carry a 6 hp dinghy and self rescue?

06-20-2019, 11:30 AM	#8
znh Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 156 Thanks: 30 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts	Also, contact your insurance company for your boat, most insurance for boats covers towing to the same extent as Boat US or other similar companies. We had Boat US and recently canceled it as it was basically paying twice for the same coverage / peace of mind...