"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 20:48:09 -0400, "Jim Carter"
wrote:


I guess that in US waters it must be different.
Jim


Well, I guess that truly qualifies as a cheap shot....

Gene. How does that qualify as a cheap shot? If you read my post again,
you will notice that I said that in Canadian waters of the Great Lakes, the
boat tows are free. If in US waters, you have to pay, then, of course, it
must be different. I did not intend it to be taken as a slur against
anyone in the US. I simply stated the truth. The Canadian Coast Guard
Aux. has assisted thousands of boaters that needed their boat's batteries
boosted, or they have delivered gas or diesel fuel to boat that had run out
of fuel. They have towed boats into the nearest harbor when needed. All
of this at "No Charge". At my marina in Bayfield, the local boat repair
shop, Bayfield Marine Service, has many times gone out into the lake to
assist boats that needed help. They only charged for the repairs and
never charged if a tow was needed. It is Canadian Law, under the Canadian
Boating Act, that "all vessels must render assistance to any boat in
distress".

Jim