The average Tow Boat Captain salary in the United States is $81,584 as of April 27, 2021.
To be a Sea Tow Captain you must:
- Possess a United States Coast Guard Master Near Coastal license in good standing.
- Submit to a pre-employment drug test as required by the United States Coast Guard.
- Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle for use by the candidate.
The Sea Tow Gold Card provides the full suite of on-water assistance privileges for every boat you own, rent, charter, lease or borrow, as well as to anyone operating your boats. gets you home when boating in neighboring Sea Tow areas or back to a safe port.
Not only are Sea Tow Captains always standing by to assist you on the water, but they are also a great local resource. They not only know the nooks and crannies of the local waters - they know boating - and they know what you need to stay safe on the water.
All BoatUS-approved towing companies offer a minimum Unlimited Service area of 25 miles from their homeport. Many offer extended Unlimited Service Areas to meet the needs of their local boating community. Your local TowBoatUS Unlimited Service Area can be found here.
Opportunity & Process. With over 100 franchises throughout the United States and Europe, Sea Tow is the recognized leader in marine assistance. Known for the professionalism of its Captains and its signature yellow boats, it's no wonder Sea Tow is the industry standard for non-emergency on-water assistance.
We do not have any specific offshore distance limits. How far offshore Sea Tow will go to get you is only limited by the sea conditions, fuel capacity of our boats and our ability to communicate with you.
Motorcycle coverage available: Includes 100 miles of towing, free fuel delivery and more. Trailers: AAA Premier RV covers motorcycles, boats, personal watercraft, ATVs, utility, unoccupied livestock and snowmobiles.
Overall Rating: 4.5 / 5 (Excellent) BoatUS Marine Insurance Program has 500,000 members and sells boat insurance products in all 50 states since 1966. It has superior financial ratings with all major credit rating agencies as well as an excellent rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Boat Insurance Created By Boaters, For BoatersSea Tow members save 10% on their hull & liability insurance with Sea Insure®.
On-water AssistanceYour local Sea Tow Captains are standing by 24/7/365, ready to assist, whether you need a tow, fuel delivery, a jump start, ungrounding or another type of help while boating. Know and share your location with ease! Share your location via text, email and more.
On-water towing costs can range from $250 to $500 per hour.
The average cost to tow a boat can range from $125 to $250 for a 40-mile tow. However, depending on the towing company's services and the distance traveled, this price can be much higher or lower. Other factors that can influence the price include the size of the boat as well as the time of day.
BoatUS Members enjoy over 25 benefits including discounts at boating businesses, savings with national partners, and the highest level of shopping rewards at West Marine. Members also have access to a number of services such as on water towing services, roadside assistance, marine insurance, and boat financing.
Sign & Glide® On-Water Towing. If your boat is disabled on the water, we'll pay for on-water towing, jump starts, soft un-groundings and fuel delivery. Simply call our dispatch center or use our app and we'll arrange for the tow and pay the tow operator directly.
Non-Member ServicesCharges begin when our Captain leaves the dock and end when they return. Per hour fees vary by location and can range from $175 to $450 per hour with the average service time being 2 ½ hours.
A: Yes. We do not currently have a Sea Tow boat operating in the Bahamas but you are eligible under your out-of-area coverage to receive up to $5,000 per incident for anything covered by your Sea Tow Membership. For further details, please click here.
“Sea Insure coverage is exclusively available to Sea Tow members, but it only takes a few minutes to join Sea Tow online or at your local Sea Tow operation, and membership comes with free towing and a wealth of other benefits both on and off the water, including for your PWC” McKinnon said.
Average cost of boat insurance from Allstate is about $20 a month, according to Allstate.
The average annual cost of a boat insurance policy at Progressive * ranged from $246 in Wisconsin to $603 in Florida between 2019 and 2020.
