"Tony Helton" wrote in message
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Usually, before starting to tow a boat a waiver has to be signed and
agreed by the captain of the boat being towed.


Negligence can't be waived.

Let's make this clear, I am not for any parties in this dispute.
Between the common law, maritime law and jurisprudence you have a good
point.
Then you throw the "Act of god" in to this and we have a good blend.
In many instances a waiver is accepted over the a radio or sat/phone
transmissions and deemed as legal.
As you have stated "negligence" cannot be waived. However, negligence can
be applicable to the towee and tower.
I some jurisprudence the captain having the most proven skill and experience
has been seriously questioned?