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| Boat Fishing & Boating A new forum at Striped-Bass.com for those fishing from boats and for boating in general |
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07-08-2011, 10:59 AM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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towing services
gentlemen I'm having a difficult time deciding between the available towing service providers. I know I will be going with an unlimited towing service as well as the package which covers the trailer, as I trailer 100% of the time. I'll be fishing primarily fishing narragansett bay, with trips around block island sound and occasionally buzzards bay. I'm 19' at the water line and 20'+ overall. Between sea tow, tow boat US and other service providers which would best suit my needs. I do not mind paying a little more for better service/response if necessary. Thanks in advance.
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07-08-2011, 11:25 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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I've got BostUS and used their boat towing once, never the trailer towing. I had great service and no hassle on the bill, didn't pay a Cent! Was told the bill to a non-member would have been in excess of $2500 (Peaked Hill Bar to Sesuit).
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07-08-2011, 11:29 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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I use safe sea out of Wickford and thankfully have never had to call them. I've heard some grumbling about them on other web sites. I see them on the bay all the time and know they would be able to get to me quickly. I pay $150 per yr.
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07-08-2011, 11:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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All things aside..when it comes down to it.. Safe Sea is the best. Period.
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07-08-2011, 12:57 PM
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chathamblue30
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Middleboro Ma
Posts: 219
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Boat US here as well,never had any issues & have used the service numerous times over 20 yrs.
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07-08-2011, 02:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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sAFE sEA
We all know about my trip 7.5 hours trip back from Cutty  |
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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07-08-2011, 03:00 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clammer
sAFE sEA
We all know about my trip 7.5 hours trip back from Cutty |
At least you got provisions from my crew before you left.......
But on a serious note, Mike. You have Sea Safe, but the service boat was SeaTow??????? I ask because I have gone without for past two years.... |
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07-08-2011, 03:15 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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None. I have 1000 coverage on my INS policy and most of the captains I am friends with have towing endorsements on thier licences.
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07-08-2011, 04:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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maybe its Sea Tow ???  |
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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07-08-2011, 07:48 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
Posts: 6,234
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I had unlimited from towboat us, I used it last year and it saved me 750 for one tow. They charge by the hour from the time you make the call, no matter how long it takes them to get to you.
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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07-08-2011, 09:05 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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boat us
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07-09-2011, 12:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 119
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I swear by Sea-Tow. And believe me I've used it!
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07-09-2011, 11:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
Posts: 2,678
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Boat U S Towed twice and no hassale.
Reminder, if tied to your dock and you need a tow from Boat U S untie boat from dock and push off and anchor or they may charge you 50 bucks. The guy was pretty nice and did not charge me the 50 bucks. Had to be towed from my dock to the marina
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07-09-2011, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slinger
I swear by Sea-Tow. And believe me I've used it!
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07-09-2011, 03:36 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
At least you got provisions from my crew before you left.......
But on a serious note, Mike. You have Sea Safe, but the service boat was SeaTow??????? I ask because I have gone without for past two years....
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Ross, I also have Safe Sea. They have towed me twice and were on scene in 10 minutes. I love those guys. |
No boat, back in the suds. 
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07-10-2011, 08:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,716
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Sea Tow 4 me. Take it from someone who's been towed 6 times since 08, twice this year. They're service is prompt, and professional. Most of them have been about 10 miles away and crossing buzz bay.
About 3 weeks ago as I'm being towed to the ramp he gets another call that someone lost power after hitting rocks. His job was to put my boat on the trailer before responding to another call. He asked me if I could put my boat on without his assistance, at first I said no then being that the ramp was the worst zoo I've ever been in,, I told the guy to tie me up.
The head SeaTow guy left his homestead on a Sunday afternoon to meet me at ramp to see if I needed help and thanked me. my motor is fixed  |
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07-11-2011, 07:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 1,748
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[QUOTE=Goose;871007]Sea Tow 4 me. Take it from someone who's been towed 6 times since 08, twice this year.
Geez Goose what is up with that.....6x holy crap. Maybe just a ploy so no one asked to go fishing with you.........
SeaTow for me too, but never had to call yet. Been on a friends boat 27mi east of Scituate on the other side of the bank and they came, no problem.
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Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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07-11-2011, 02:31 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishoholic
All things aside..when it comes down to it.. Safe Sea is the best. Period.
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why? I use boat US, but I have no allegiance. I have never had to use them - knock on wood. I also like having the trailering coverage that is only a few bucks more...
But like I said, I could easily be convince to switch... |
i bent my wookie
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07-11-2011, 02:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zacs
why? I use boat US, but I have no allegiance. I have never had to use them - knock on wood. I also like having the trailering coverage that is only a few bucks more...
But like I said, I could easily be convince to switch...
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to my knowledge they have the most (and newest) boats, very professional crew and good response times, most of the time. In a past job I butted heads with the owner MANY times but like I said when it comes down to it, if there was a boat that needed a tow or was in distress, often Safe Sea beat the CG.  |
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