Tow boat us or sea tow??

dailysaw · 01-20-2012, 08:20 AM

Hey guys I'm looking in to a tow service this year and would like some feedback. Any issues with either? Is one better than the other? Thanks for any advise. Bruce

JoshH · 01-20-2012, 08:21 AM

Around here seatow is the way to go.

dailysaw · 01-20-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshH

Around here seatow is the way to go.

Josh can you give me an example of why?

I have yet to look into either

feelin' wright · 01-20-2012, 08:39 AM

Tow US has limits on how far they come out for free. I think it is 40 miles. I have sea tow and have used it more than I care to admit. Always friendly and willing to help in any way possible. I have not used tow boat US so I dont really have a accurate comparrison of services.

dailysaw · 01-20-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by feelin' wright

Tow US has limits on how far they come out for free. I think it is 40 miles. I have sea tow and have used it more than I care to admit. Always friendly and willing to help in any way possible. I have not used tow boat US so I dont really have a accurate comparrison of services.

Thanks for the input! I don't plan on going 40 miles out (18" cat boat) but I will hit the edge if the weather will allow. I just turned 500 hours on my yammie so I just want to be covered if something should happen

SaltAddict · 01-20-2012, 10:00 AM

I have used Tow Boat US for 9 yrs now. Their service is great. The unlimited package covers towing up to 25 miles from their home port. My buddies (also a member) boat was just towed from 22 miles south of Pcola pass (covered).

Things to consider: from what I understand, seatow does have some smaller vessels that can return you to real shallow docks. I had one instance with tow boat, on low tide, where I had to walk my boat in from 30 yds out (no biggie, it was 2 ft deep).

Tow Boat US can be linked to a Spot device which can hail tow boat us if you are out of cell or vhf range (one way satelitte comm).

They are both respected services, and have loyal customers. I chose tow boat initially, but I am always 10- 25 miles offshore, so I enjoy the peace of mind that the Spot satelitte offers.

dailysaw · 01-20-2012, 11:08 AM

Already had my eye on the spot connect. Thanks for the great input

Blueheron · 01-20-2012, 01:45 PM

Tow Boat Pensacola from Mac's Marina on Bayou Grande offers great service.

dailysaw · 01-20-2012, 01:53 PM

Can sea tow connect to the spot ?

BCTimberwolf · 01-20-2012, 05:18 PM

just out of curiosity does your insurance cover any towing? I have mine through USAA and they cover up to 30 miles out with no extra charges. It added $1 to my insurance premium. Maybe a cheaper alternative to look into

01-20-2012, 08:20 AM	#1
dailysaw Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: scenic hwy Posts: 1,543	Tow boat us or sea tow?? Hey guys I'm looking in to a tow service this year and would like some feedback. Any issues with either? Is one better than the other? Thanks for any advise. Bruce

01-20-2012, 10:00 AM	#6
SaltAddict stonecoldshooter Grouper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 654	I have used Tow Boat US for 9 yrs now. Their service is great. The unlimited package covers towing up to 25 miles from their home port. My buddies (also a member) boat was just towed from 22 miles south of Pcola pass (covered). Things to consider: from what I understand, seatow does have some smaller vessels that can return you to real shallow docks. I had one instance with tow boat, on low tide, where I had to walk my boat in from 30 yds out (no biggie, it was 2 ft deep). Tow Boat US can be linked to a Spot device which can hail tow boat us if you are out of cell or vhf range (one way satelitte comm). They are both respected services, and have loyal customers. I chose tow boat initially, but I am always 10- 25 miles offshore, so I enjoy the peace of mind that the Spot satelitte offers. __________________ If you've got the feelin', then jump across the ceilin'!

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01-20-2012, 08:21 AM	#2
JoshH Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beulah Posts: 1,477	Around here seatow is the way to go.

01-20-2012, 08:39 AM	#4
feelin' wright Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The suburbs of Mulat Posts: 882	Tow US has limits on how far they come out for free. I think it is 40 miles. I have sea tow and have used it more than I care to admit. Always friendly and willing to help in any way possible. I have not used tow boat US so I dont really have a accurate comparrison of services.

01-20-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
dailysaw Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: scenic hwy Posts: 1,543	Already had my eye on the spot connect. Thanks for the great input

01-20-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
Blueheron Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Summer in Michigan, winter in Lillian AL Posts: 12	Tow Boat Pensacola from Mac's Marina on Bayou Grande offers great service.

01-20-2012, 01:53 PM	#9
dailysaw Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: scenic hwy Posts: 1,543	Can sea tow connect to the spot ?

01-20-2012, 05:18 PM	#10
BCTimberwolf Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pensacola Posts: 3	just out of curiosity does your insurance cover any towing? I have mine through USAA and they cover up to 30 miles out with no extra charges. It added $1 to my insurance premium. Maybe a cheaper alternative to look into

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