Andrew I use TowBoatUS and am on the Caloosahatchee though down river - they are fine. Only had to use once in 25 yrs so they are way ahead on $ but the peace of mind when there is a problem is worth it to me. Usually they have a boat or two out and about though I am guessing Alva is not in their usual pattern- they will come save you but it may take a while. You're small enough that a cell phone and a buddy or two with small power boats may serve you just as well. You are most likely to use in 2 situations- soft un-grounding and a tow home due to mechanical failure(dead battery).
Check your homeowners ins - often you can get small boat liability coverage there if under 26'. Towing Ins is separate and different than liability. BoatUS offers both Kim Brown TrustMe!!! 35-3 Message: 13 Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 11:55:59 -0400 From: Andrew Frame <flasp...@dynamagic.com> To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Towing, Insurance, etc. Message-ID: <555a0b8f.6030...@dynamagic.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Hello folks. New guy here again. I have discovered that SeaTow is the company to stay away from. But what about BoatUS? My specifics are not extreme: river sailing or always in sight of the coast, always daytime. My concern is liability in case of an accident with another vessel, or some kind of disability like a dismasting due to a snapped stay. 24' C&C, no engine. 45-thrust trolling motor for maneuvering, and sail under way. Thanks for your thoughts. -- Andrew Frame C&C 24, Lehigh Acres/Alva, FL _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
