I live in San Diego and am thinking about getting a towing policy for breakdowns on the water. Anyone have any experience with them? Any advice?

Thanks,
Tom

Hey Tom,

Luckily for me, I don't have any experience with tow services available on the water. My boatowners policy covers boat towing, and I believe they will pay the bill for any of the tow services if I need them. You may want to check with your insurance carrier to see if that is available.

What Insurance carrier? I can't find anybody to insure my boat. As I keep looking I figure I can at least cover towing.

P.S. When are we going for that ride?

Tom

I've been using Vessel Assist for the past 5 years. When I was researching, I found there to be more VA boats on the west coast.

I've got Tow Boat US , but I'm in Jersey and luckily never needed them. What I would do is find out who has the most tow boats in your normal operating range.

Dont have / use any of them myself right now, but I do know that within the last few months either Boating magazine or Powerboat magazine did a comparison / break-down of them all and it was very informative. There was stronger points / weaker points itemized out in the article for all three tested / compared.

I'd go with Vessel Assist out here on the West coast. They have tow boats up and down the Colorado river lakes as well.

Its the best ins you can get,either one,100 bucks a year!!you cant go wrong cause they are a sure thing tripps

Yo Tripps,

You mean to tell me that with three motors your worried about being towed?

I would check to see who has the best coverage in yourarea. I found that Sea Tow had the best coverage on the west coast of Florida, and I am glad to have gone with them. Unfortunately, I have had to use them a few times so I know they provide excellent service.