SeaTow question

[beamie]

I wonder what TowBoat US policy is on jumps and homeport etc.

How many boats do they have in the area. That is a tuff call, it is a non emergency but to schedule it???? You didn't know you had an issue until you stepped on the boat. If they are not willing to jump in your homeport your still need a tow to a repair facility? And you have to wait to a weekday for that......what if you have to work.

A friend of mine with a blown engine had SeaTow tow him across Scituate Harbor to the travelift all covered, this was during the week but no issues.

I myself have had a SeaTow membership for years and just used it for the first time Thursday. My fuel pump failed and fill the sump with gas. Got a tow from outside the North River to my mooring. Very satisfied with the operation the other day. It went very well. Now it was a weekday. Weekends I am sure you get to be a number on the list.

[Clammer]

I,ve had sea tow for years & with my track record andhave used them .&&&&&&&&&& no complaints & I felt they were quick .
you all know of my Cutty adventure ……………..7.5 tow ...one from the MA boat to the RI line where a RI boat was waiting for us . he towed me to the boat ramp I requested & helped get it on a trailer where some guys were waiting for us .

BTW .& this is just me . ……...If & when I have problems with dead batteries , won,t start , etc & I need a jump or a tow to the ramp …..its never entered my mind to call them .
I just figured OTW & at my port are two completely different things .
But all boaters have stories of good & bad service from all the two companies .,><