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Tow Boat US is a service that will tow your boat if you break down. The distance they will travel varies depending on your location and the weather conditions. Some sources suggest that they will travel up to 50 miles, while others claim that they have been towed from as far as 43 miles out. One source even states that they will travel up to 100 miles for members, weather conditions permitting.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Distance | 25-50 miles from home port, or up to 100 miles for members |
| Conditions | Weather conditions must be favourable |
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What You'll Learn
Tow Boat US will go 50 miles out from Norfolk Canyon
One user reported that Tow Boat US came to get them at Norfolk Canyon, and another user stated that the company would go as far as the Hot Dog. Sea Tow, a competitor, offers a similar service and will also come to get members at the canyon.
The distance that Tow Boat US will travel seems to depend on the area and the specific company covering that area. For example, one user reported that Tow Boat US in Cape May will run up to 100 miles for members, weather conditions permitting. Another user stated that Manteo Tow Boat will bring members to the state line for pick-up.
It is important to note that some users have expressed concerns about the reliability of Tow Boat US for distances greater than 40 miles offshore. In such cases, it may be necessary to consider alternative options, such as Sea Tow, which offers extended service areas.
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Tow Boat US will go 25-40 miles out from Freeport
Capt. Farlow of Tow Boat US will come to get you at the Norfolk Canyon. One user has also heard that the plan covers you up to 50 miles. Another user has heard that the Tow Boat US guy out of Ocean City will go as far as the Hot Dog and the canyons.
Sea Tow is another option. One user has said that Sea Tow came and towed them back from 43 miles out of OI. Another user has said that Sea Tow will come and get you at the canyon if you are a member.
One user has said that they run 30-40 miles south and wonders if Tow Boat US will go that distance. The user has seen on the Tow Boat US site that they will go 25 miles from their home port. The user has also heard that Sea Tow will go 50 miles offshore.
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Tow Boat US will go to the canyons
One user on a forum said that the Tow Boat US guy out of Ocean City is a "real good guy" and that they've seen him as far out as the Hot Dog, which they believe is in the canyons. Another user said that they were at Norfolk Canyon and Tow Boat US came and got them.
The Tow Boat US website says that they will go 25 miles from their home port. However, one user said that they called Tow Boat US and were told that, as long as they were a member, they wouldn't be left out at sea.
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Tow Boat US will go 25 miles from their home port
There are other options available if you need to be towed from further out. Sea Tow, for example, will go further than 40 miles depending on your situation and weather conditions. They will also come to get you at the Norfolk Canyon.
Another option is Manteo Tow Boat, which will bring you to the state line where they will pick you up.
If you are a member of Tow US in Cape May, they will run up to 100 miles for you, weather conditions permitting.
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Tow Boat US will go 100 miles out for members, weather conditions permitting
There are various reports of Tow Boat US coming to the aid of members in need. One person reported that Tow Boat US came to get them at Norfolk Canyon, and another said that they were told that as long as they were a member, they wouldn't be left out there.
There are some limitations to the service, however. One person reported that they were told by Tow Boat US that they would come up to 100 miles for members, but that this depended on the weather conditions. Another person said that they were told by Tow Boat US that they would only go 25 miles from their home port.
It's important to note that the service provided by Tow Boat US may vary depending on the location and the specific company providing the service. For example, one person reported that the Tow Boat US guy out of Ocean City was a "real good guy" and that they had seen him as far out as the Hot Dog, but it's not clear if this is the same company that provides the service in other locations.
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Frequently asked questions
Tow Boat US will go up to 50 miles out to collect you, depending on your location and weather conditions.
If you're a member, Tow Boat US will go up to 100 miles out to collect you, depending on the weather conditions.
If you're not a member, Tow Boat US may still come and collect you, but this will depend on your location and the weather conditions.
You can contact Tow Boat US by radio or phone.
