Nantucket Commercial Towing Options

[Tmccar1]

Hey everyone,
Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum but don't know where to ask. Does anyone know what my options are as far as commercial towing offshore of Nantucket. TowBoat US only operates up to 25 miles and i'll be almost double that on some of my Andrea Doria trips I plan on running. Thanks for the help!
-Tom

 

[greg]

I don't think sea tow has a limit, but they will charge you $100/hour (plus the $169 membership fee) if you are commercial.

It's tough if you don't have a network.

 

[Tmccar1]

Hi Greg,
I called up Boat US and Sea Tow in the area. Neither have a boat capable of that distance offshore. However, that $5k of out of area coverage SeaTow has looks liket the best bet.

The gentleman from Sea Tow said you'd be looking at an offshore tug type service or even having the coasties tow you into Nantucket, then Sea Tow comes in from there.

-Tom

Edit: The TowBoat US which is located in Falmouth (farther than the Nantucket guy) will run out that far. HOWEVER, they don't offer commercial coverage for Inspected vessels (over six passengers). Might have to go through SeaTow and have them call TowBoat Us with that $5k of out of area coverage.

 

[starrfish]

how big is the boat? i have towed numerous boats,or delivered fuel, from south of the island / veaches, hydro etc.

 

[Tmccar1]

how big is the boat? i have towed numerous boats,or delivered fuel, from south of the island / veaches, hydro etc.

She's a 45' novi.

 

[starrfish]

you can put my number in your files if you ever get caught in a jam. if i can help i will.
jay starr starrfish charters inc. 508-221-0298

 

[BOSBoatMan]

@starrfish you run to Boston too, lol.

Very nice offer, that's what place is all about.

 

[backman]

Both Towboat and SeaTow are at my marina -you are looking at ~30' dual 250 HP OB powered aluminum RIB tow boats. They both have coverage to ~20 miles out; Hooter east of MV and the bell south of Nomans to the west.

The Towboat US guy is "interesting" and annually reminds me "I will go 100 miles out"; I am not so sure he has the experience to back up the talk.

I would not count on either as the answer.....

 

[Tmccar1]

Both Towboat and SeaTow are at my marina -you are looking at ~30' dual 250 HP OB powered aluminum RIB tow boats. They both have coverage to ~20 miles out; Hooter east of MV and the bell south of Nomans to the west.

The Towboat US guy is "interesting" and annually reminds me "I will go 100 miles out"; I am not so sure he has the experience to back up the talk.

I would not count on either as the answer.....

Yea when I called the Towboat guy on Nantucket he said he'll only run out about 20.

I think it comes down to having that outside of area coverage for $5k and finding someone, or anyone with a towing endorsement and a boat large enough, that'll come out. Actually if nobody is willing to come you're almost better off because the Coast Guard will tow you into their range and they don't charge. But they wont help unless there's no other choice.