Actually, Vessel Assist has been around for many years but
was on the west coast from what I understand. It is just
becoming big in other places. Here on the Chesapeake
you can now hear them active most any weekend. They
have numerous base stations and boats but not as big
as TowBoatUS or SeaTow yet.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Rick Itenson" wrote in message
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On Fri, 1 Oct 2004 07:19:08 -0400, "Pete Tatro"
wrote:

What are the advantages (disadvantages) of TowBoat/US versus SeaTow?

I've had them both over the years. Luckily never had to use them so
far. I think they both do a good job and wouldn't dream of not having
towing insurance. Travelled with a boat one trip that used Seatow
three days in a row! If you travel on the ICW don't leave home
without it. Vessel Assist seems to be a newer entry in the towing
business and don't seem to have as many boats although like the other
two they will honor the bills if they don't have a station nearby.
Rick Itenson
Breathless
Toronto