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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2018
- You're out for a nice day on the water in your boat, when your engine won't start. Or maybe you ran out of gas or find yourself stuck on a sandbar. What do you do? BoatUS fishing and electronics editor Lenny Rudow shows you how to call for a boat tow, whether on freshwater or saltwater. He covers everything from the proper way to call, which channel to call on, how to call TowBoatUS, dropping anchor, and then what to do once your TowBoatUS captain arrives. If you happen to have BoatUS Towing Services, you can then sit back and relax, knowing that you are in good hands!
Want to know the top five reasons boaters call for a tow? Read more here: www.boatus.com/magazine/2018/...
NOTE: TowBoatUS towing is not a rescue service. In an emergency situation, you must contact the Coast Guard or a government agency immediately.
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Great Info ! Keep putting more stuff like this up!
You are very welcome. We have more videos on the schedule so be sure to subscribe to our channel for notification when they are posted.
Don't foget the anchor!
Great video..😎
Right?! HAHAHAHA
Thanks for this, very helpful
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thanks
Thanks for watching, Randall!
For you guys who do the towing, do you find DSC to be useful? I'm shopping handhelds now and wondering if DSC on a handheld is worth the extra expense and trade off in battery life. It will be the only radio on the boat.
Hi Matt. Great question! Absolutely get the DSC and make sure to program in your MMSI number (which, if you're a BoatUS Member, you can get for free at BoatUS.com/MMSI). Apart from all the other benefits of having a DSC radio, its greatest advantage is its ability to call for help with a simple push of a button.
Good too tow!
Thanks for watching!
I call tow boat often to save fuel .. That membership has been great
At $3 + a gallon that's BRILLIANT HAHAHAHA
Same we should tow each other 😂😂
I called Tow Boat last summer for a jump and they were there in less than 20 minutes, they gave me a jump and being Im a menber didnt have to pay nothing and menber is the best even if you dont use it but never know when as motors do stall at time and wont start but im prepared
Thanks so much for the great feedback, Terry & Judy. We're so glad to hear we could get you back on your way so quickly! And you're correct that even if you only use the service once every 7-10 years, it will pay for itself. Here's to a safe and trouble-free summer, but we're here for you if you need us!
What about when the Coast Guard replies to the VHS-16 call to TowBoat US indicating they are not available? I had this situation a few years ago. The Coast Guard towed me to a State Park dock where I was left on my own. After some very significant angst and more damage to my engine, and a tow from a local good Samaritan , I got my boat to a marina. Lesson learned: Call TowBoat US by phone!!!
Sorry to hear about your trouble, Bernie. You can also download the free BoatUS app and use our one-touch tap to request a tow. www.BoatUS.com/App. It's currently the fastest way to request a tow. And we have some new technology in the works that will connect you with the TowBoat captain even faster. Stay tuned for updates!
Well at least the coast guard towed you to a park and not jail LOL I don't trust anything government anymore.
How far will they travel to tow me? The nearest port for a us tow boat is red wing mn, and i am frequently on the Minnesota river in Bloomington mn. Will they go that far up stream?
Hello, thanks for your interest in BoatUS Membership! All TowBoatUS companies offer a minimum unlimited service area of 25 miles from their homeport. Many offer extended service areas to meet the needs of their local boating community. We recommend giving the local TowBoatUS port in your area a call to learn more specifics about their exact service area.
Thanks for your help. Hope I don’t need it
We hear you! Better to be prepared and not need to use it than need it and not know what to do. Here's to a smooth boating season!
The BoatUS app was sending the dispatcher a crazy lat/long when I needed a tow today. Don't know what I was doing wrong. Maybe the App not set up right?
Thanks for letting us know, Kathy, and we're so sorry for the inconvenience. Something definitely doesn't seem right. I'll pass this info along to the person who manages the App. If he has a solution, I'll get in touch, but Mike V. may reach out to you to get more info.
@@boatus thanks!
@@kathyyeager6055 I believe Mike reached out to you for more info/troubleshooting. If you haven't received anything, check your spam.
@@boatus thanks so much!! I received Mike's email and will give him the details.
Are they 24/7?
Absolutely, Fernando! We have over 300 ports across the U.S. (and a few in Canada). We're there when you need us! Learn more at www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-towing
So what if my insurance covers towing I can still call you and get reimbursed, correct?
Need a bit more info to answer that, fishin. Do you have a towing endorsement on a GEICO insurance policy? Or do you have insurance with another company? If your policy is with another company, you'd need to read it over carefully or reach out to their customer service department to ask. Thanks for watching!
@@boatus it’s foremost … all they said is if I got a tow is, they would reimburse me… I would just need to submit a claim.
That would make your life super easy if that's the case! You certainly can call TowBoatUS 24/7, even if you're not a member. (Though ports may prioritize BoatUS members if they get a bunch of calls.) We have more than 300 ports across the U.S., so chances are we have at least one port near you. The easiest way to call for a tow is to download the BoatUS App (www.BoatUS.com/App), which has many useful features, even if you aren't a member. With the tap of your finger, we'll connect you to your closest tow captain and even automatically send your location. You can call our dispatch line 24/7 at 800-390-4869, contact the local port directly, OR you can hail TowBoatUS on Channel 16.
Great… I boat out of point pleasant/Manasquan nj
You've got two ports nearby: TowBoatUS Manasquan Inlet and TowBoatUS Mantaloking (732) 899-6010 (both ports are owned by the same person). But you can always use the app or call the main dispatch number if you're farther afield. Fun fact: My family used to keep our boat in Mantaloking over the winter; Atlantic Highlands the rest of the year. I always hated the transit back north -- pounding 12 foot waves in March/April was not my idea of fun as a kid who suffered from "mal de mer." 🤢
I have a question. What should I do to get a boat towed out of my property. It belongs to someone that already passed away and I don't want that boat on my property. I can't reach any of the family from real owner. Any advices please on what to do. The boat owner asked us to have it here in my property for a few days and found out he passed away months later. No phone number or address to find any of his family up north either.
Wow, that's a tough one. What state is it in? (That will help us try to point you in the right direction.) Is it stored on a trailer or in the water?
@@boatus in the trailer on my backyard. The real owner passed away and we are not interested on it either. We just did a favor lol and now we don't know what to do. We even have offer it to people but no one interested so far. I live in florida. I will upload a video of the boat. Its getting dirty and we just cant keep cleaning and washing the boat. Anyone that wants it can take it. We don't even know how to drive a boat to keep it. Therefore we just want to give it free or something because its been here already almost a year.
@@luzenlaoscuridad3912 Thanks for the additional info. I'm going to reach out to a few folks who might have some ideas for you. Hopefully I can get back to you with some options tomorrow.
@@boatus ok. I uploaded a video of the boat. I live in lehigh acres, florida, Lee county.
@@luzenlaoscuridad3912 Thanks so much. Our expert recommends contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Tell them there's an abandoned boat on your property. They'll trace it back to the last known registrant and find out who the owner is/was and notify next of kin. If none, it will likely get auctioned off by FWC. Phone number is 850-488-5600. When you call, you may want to have the registration info handy (numbers and letters on the front of the boat) and also the HIN number from the right side of the transom (see location here: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2017/february/hull-identification-numbers) in case they want to do the search without coming out to your property. Hope this helps, and good luck!
Is boatus and sea tow the same company?
BoatU.S. and Sea Tow are separate companies. To find out more about TowBoatU.S., visit www.boatus.com/membership/plans-and-prices. We have more than 300 ports nationwide with more than 600 bright-red tow boats in our network available to help with a tow, jump start, fuel service, and more, 24 hours a day.
@@boatus how can I get a job with boat US?
@@thisoldboat7393 If you're looking to work for GEICO|BoatUS, you can view open positions at www.boatus.com/about-us/careers. If you're looking to work for a TowBoatUS port, you'll need to contact your local port(s) to see if they have any open positions.
What kind of boat is that? Maker?
Thanks for the question, willisjd13. It's a Glacier Bay power cat, which was acquired by Worldcat. I believe Worldcat made a Glacier Bay edition until 2020, but I don't see it in the company's current offerings. It's a great boat - very stable, easy to work around, and can handle offshore fishing like a champ.
@@boatus thank you.
@@willisjd13 You're very welcome!
Does Tow Boat us have a text phone number to reach with a garmin in reach device?
Thanks for the great question, Vincent. Unfortunately the answer is no. You would need to utilize a family member or friend. At one time we teamed up with Inreach & SPOT, but it ended up being a lot of work for very little benefit to our Members. Thanks for watching!
What about that tow boat that went through the dock and ended up in that lady's yard
Thanks for asking. The captain, who was wearing an engine cutoff lanyard at the time of the accident, was ejected from his boat while responding to a call for assistance. We are very thankful no one was hurt in the incident, are working to ensure property owners are compensated for the damages, and are fully cooperating with law enforcement investigations.
@@boatus i think tow boats are an important service
@@isntwhatitis4920 Thank you. We agree!
I've been a boater for 30 years and I've never needed a tow, despite owning old, used boats (BTW, I have broken down, twice, but I bring my tools and have managed to return - nevertheless, the following financial advice holds.) Boat US is like $160/yr - multiply by 30 years is $4800. By NOT purchasing a towing service you'll save many $1000's over your lifetime, even if you do get towed and it's like $1200. Use your heads people! In a real emergency the Coasties are always there - so DO own a VHF radio!
Hi Jeff. We appreciate your thoughts, but we'd argue this is false economy. Coast Guard generally doesn't tow if there isn't an emergency--they send it to BoatUS or a competitor. It's great that you're handy and have been lucky enough to have all the tools and parts necessary available to you to fix your boat when you've broken down on the water. But what if you don't have the skills, or run out of fuel, go soft aground, or your battery dies? We just got a note the other day from someone who was more than $3K out of pocket for a tow because she took a risk and didn't get a towing membership for her 39-foot sailboat. (She signed up immediately afterward.) For many folks of average means, even $1200 is tough to swallow. $160 a year is way more feasible, and it pays for itself, even if that's just in peace of mind.
@:14 D:
Yeah. It's a bummer, TOB, but like death and taxes, it's probably one of those guaranteed things in life.
sorry but if you need to watch this video to learn anything they just talked about you should not be on a boat without someone more experienced directing you. Take a family member or friend on board who is more experienced until you get more experience. Too many boaters think its easy....and it can be at times until you are in a situation where experience is needed. thats my advice to new boaters.
Your point about having someone experienced with you on board is a valid one, pigskin. However, we tend to heed the saying that "experience is something you don't get until just after you need it." We hope boaters never find themselves in need of a tow, but unfortunately things happen when you least expect them. Hopefully those things don't happen very often, so we find that it's helpful to prepare less-experienced boaters for something that's generally more of a "when" than an "if."