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Choosing the right boat towing service ahead of time makes a stressful moment much easier. If your boat quits, runs out of fuel, or you end up stuck on a sandbar, you’ll need a tug to get back to the dock and the safety and comfort of home. Do you know who to call? One option for emergency towing services is your boat insurance company. Many boat insurance policies will cover you for a service call when you break down. You may want to check yours before you head out on the water just in case.
However, other boat towing services might be more prudent. Unlike your boat insurance company, they offer round-the-clock service. That’s exactly what you will be wishing for if you are stranded out on the water. For instance, Sea Tow (386-767-1508 or 800-4-SEATOW) and TowBoat US (386-767-7711) both operate locally owned marine towing fleets. On average, they arrive in less than an hour to help.
A yearly membership can cost around $200. It includes things like a jumpstart if you need one and fuel delivery if you need that, aside from towing to the dock. So, why – you might ask – would I want to be a member instead of just calling them and paying a fee? Member services are free. A non-member fee for towing may start around $300 for a daytime hourly rate, with nighttime and inclement weather services costing more. Also, an average boat tow could cost anywhere from $800 to $2,000, depending on how far you happen to be from the dock.