I've always used Towboat/US because I have Boat/US insurance. However, last
year I received a free SeaTow membership with my marina fees. Looking at the
details, SeaTow seemed to be a better deal if I needed a tow home from a
neighboring zone. I imagine this would have a lot to do with where you boat.

I've never had a chance to use either, though I was on a friend's boat visiting
an island by dink when the engine wouldn't start. Rather than paddle a mile
back (with 4 kids on board) he pulled out a VHF and 10 minutes later Boat/US was
there to pull us back. They said the charge would have been about $400 if not
covered. Shortly thereafter I got a small "submersible" VHF to carry in the
dink.

"Pete Tatro" wrote in message
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What are the advantages (disadvantages) of TowBoat/US versus SeaTow?

I'm not sure of the deal with "home area" etc. I understand that
"unlimited" towing is only within a specified area. Our experience
with Vessel Assist was such that our home area was in the
Chesapeake but the tow we had was off the coast of FL. A 5
hour tow but still covered completely. The tow was actually
done by TowBoatUS.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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I've always used Towboat/US because I have Boat/US insurance. However,
last
year I received a free SeaTow membership with my marina fees. Looking at
the
details, SeaTow seemed to be a better deal if I needed a tow home from a
neighboring zone. I imagine this would have a lot to do with where you
boat.

I've never had a chance to use either, though I was on a friend's boat
visiting
an island by dink when the engine wouldn't start. Rather than paddle a
mile
back (with 4 kids on board) he pulled out a VHF and 10 minutes later
Boat/US was
there to pull us back. They said the charge would have been about $400 if
not
covered. Shortly thereafter I got a small "submersible" VHF to carry in
the
dink.

"Pete Tatro" wrote in message
...
What are the advantages (disadvantages) of TowBoat/US versus SeaTow?