BoatUs and Seatow

Rich · 06-18-2019, 09:02 AM

Either is great! I don't think there is a strong reason to go with one over the other.

I believe they also back up one another if they are too busy.

Pick the one you are most comfortable with.

My first few years, I had SeaTow. But when I switched to BoatUS for insurance, etc. It became easier and less expensive to go with TowBoatUS for me.

Phantom · 06-18-2019, 10:06 AM

Although not a major concern --

TowboatUS is out of Silver Sands & Sea Tow is based at WAM ……….. I am referring to reaction time depending on where you predominately boat.

But as RICH states either is Great.

VitaBene · 06-18-2019, 10:29 AM

I went with TowBoatUS. One of our members is a captain for them (Misty Blue)

SAMIAM · 06-18-2019, 12:56 PM

I prefer BoatUS because of all the other services. I have insurance,towing and trailer coverage and also ordered their boat graphics which you can customize. Also have a great monthly magazine.

Descant · 06-18-2019, 01:29 PM

I have Boat/US as it is part of the membership package, which renews automatically ever year. A family member had an incident and MP called SeaTow. They were very professional. It was covered under my Progressive boat insurance. My son had an incident a coupe of years ago, Sunday afternoon., He called Boat/US since the number was on the key tag. They called Irwin Marine who ended up doing the towing. Everybody pitches in on the water.
Silver Sands or WAM? When my daughter called once, the captain had taken the boat home and came from Moultonborough. Can't remember which service she called.

TheRoBoat · 06-18-2019, 02:03 PM

...but have only used SeaTow so far. Great service

Major · 06-18-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

I went with TowBoatUS. One of our members is a captain for them (Misty Blue)

Hi John, is TowBoatUS the same as BoatUS? Can you recommend a website? Also, do you recommend the 50% or 100% package?

As an aside, we hired a young woman who know your daughter from college. Good kid. Small world!

Woodsy · 06-18-2019, 03:20 PM

Just signed up! $70 with the freshwater unlimited towing!

Woodsy

Barney Bear · 06-18-2019, 05:41 PM

Sea Tow brought our son's boat into Fay's Boat Yard from East Bear Island just after Mother's Day. We got a ride to the mainland, leaving the boat at our dock. We did not have to be around when Sea Tow brought the boat in. They did a great job! ��

garysanfran · 06-18-2019, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodsy

Just signed up! $70 with the freshwater unlimited towing!

Woodsy

One of those things you buy and try to forget about.

Woodsy · 06-18-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

One of those things you buy and try to forget about.

Gary..... I hope I NEVER need it! But I also know my Donzi's Bravo 1 outdrive is getting worn out

$70 for Towboat US is cheap piece of mind (especially considering how much a boat really costs)

Woodsy

MIKE RGR · 06-18-2019, 08:34 PM

Evening ALL

Just a note to say thanks for all of the responses
They have been most helpful
Much appreciated

Thanks
mike

Descant · 06-18-2019, 08:53 PM

Don't leaved us hanging...what did you decide? Carry a 6 hp dinghy and self rescue?

MIKE RGR · 06-18-2019, 09:18 PM

I went with BoatUs.
$70 is a great deal.
Thanks again for all the responses.

mike

znh · 06-20-2019, 12:30 PM

Also, contact your insurance company for your boat, most insurance for boats covers towing to the same extent as Boat US or other similar companies. We had Boat US and recently canceled it as it was basically paying twice for the same coverage / peace of mind...

Dave M · 06-20-2019, 03:35 PM

I believe this is still true, SEATOW will tow from your home dock as part of the package, BOATUS charges a fee. If your service marina is across the Lake, could run you some bucks. Yes SEATOW costs more but I would want "total" coverage.

Dave M

ishoot308 · 06-22-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

I believe this is still true, SEATOW will tow from your home dock as part of the package, BOATUS charges a fee. If your service marina is across the Lake, could run you some bucks. Yes SEATOW costs more but I would want "total" coverage.

Dave M

When I was enrolled with Seatow, they would NOT tow you from your home dock.

Dan

thinkxingu · 06-21-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by znh

Also, contact your insurance company for your boat, most insurance for boats covers towing to the same extent as Boat US or other similar companies. We had Boat US and recently canceled it as it was basically paying twice for the same coverage / peace of mind...

Yeah, but then you need to pay for the tow and then get reimbursed. Also, you gotta find a place to call. There's something about having an 800 number to call and be done with it.

As for towing from one's home dock, it has been mentioned before to just push off a few feet and anchor out.

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06-18-2019, 09:02 AM	#1
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 348 Times in 237 Posts	Either is great! I don't think there is a strong reason to go with one over the other. I believe they also back up one another if they are too busy. Pick the one you are most comfortable with. My first few years, I had SeaTow. But when I switched to BoatUS for insurance, etc. It became easier and less expensive to go with TowBoatUS for me. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com Get a backup/duplicate RF DESS Key for your SeaDoo, CanAm or SkiDoo RideKey.app

06-18-2019, 10:06 AM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	Although not a major concern -- TowboatUS is out of Silver Sands & Sea Tow is based at WAM ……….. I am referring to reaction time depending on where you predominately boat. But as RICH states either is Great. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-18-2019, 02:03 PM	#6
TheRoBoat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, Bear Island Posts: 101 Thanks: 286 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	We carry both ...but have only used SeaTow so far. Great service

06-18-2019, 03:20 PM	#8
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	Just signed up! Just signed up! $70 with the freshwater unlimited towing! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

06-18-2019, 05:41 PM	#9
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	"Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat....." Sea Tow brought our son's boat into Fay's Boat Yard from East Bear Island just after Mother's Day. We got a ride to the mainland, leaving the boat at our dock. We did not have to be around when Sea Tow brought the boat in. They did a great job! �� Last edited by Barney Bear; 06-21-2019 at 06:11 AM.

06-18-2019, 10:29 AM	#3
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	I went with TowBoatUS. One of our members is a captain for them (Misty Blue)

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06-18-2019, 12:56 PM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	I prefer BoatUS because of all the other services. I have insurance,towing and trailer coverage and also ordered their boat graphics which you can customize. Also have a great monthly magazine.

06-18-2019, 01:29 PM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,597 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	I have Boat/US as it is part of the membership package, which renews automatically ever year. A family member had an incident and MP called SeaTow. They were very professional. It was covered under my Progressive boat insurance. My son had an incident a coupe of years ago, Sunday afternoon., He called Boat/US since the number was on the key tag. They called Irwin Marine who ended up doing the towing. Everybody pitches in on the water. Silver Sands or WAM? When my daughter called once, the captain had taken the boat home and came from Moultonborough. Can't remember which service she called.

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06-18-2019, 08:34 PM	#12
MIKE RGR Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 26 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Evening ALL Just a note to say thanks for all of the responses They have been most helpful Much appreciated Thanks mike

06-18-2019, 08:53 PM	#13
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,597 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Don't leaved us hanging...what did you decide? Carry a 6 hp dinghy and self rescue?

06-18-2019, 09:18 PM	#14
MIKE RGR Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 26 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	BoatUs I went with BoatUs. $70 is a great deal. Thanks again for all the responses. mike

06-20-2019, 12:30 PM	#15
znh Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 156 Thanks: 30 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts	Also, contact your insurance company for your boat, most insurance for boats covers towing to the same extent as Boat US or other similar companies. We had Boat US and recently canceled it as it was basically paying twice for the same coverage / peace of mind...

06-20-2019, 03:35 PM	#16
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Fyi I believe this is still true, SEATOW will tow from your home dock as part of the package, BOATUS charges a fee. If your service marina is across the Lake, could run you some bucks. Yes SEATOW costs more but I would want "total" coverage. Dave M

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