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It’s not all about towing; it’s about making your boating experience the best it can be and being ready for when the unexpected happens. That’s why boaters choose Sea Tow®.
For more than 40 years, Sea Tow has been the premium provider of on-water assistance. From towing and fuel delivery to jump starts, covered ungroundings, dock-to-dock towing and more, membership gives you a backup plan for when a dead battery, fuel issue, or mechanical problem interrupts your day. Because as the saying goes, it’s not a matter of if the unexpected happens, but when, and that’s exactly why having an annual on-water assistance membership matters.
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the Sea Tow family, make sure you know all the benefits your Sea Tow Gold Card or Lake Card membership provides.
What Does a Sea Tow Gold or Lake Card Membership Include?
Sea Tow Gold and Lake Card memberships provide 24/7 priority on-water assistance when common boating problems interrupt a trip. Gold Card covers you no matter where you boat, Lake Card covers fresh, non-tidal waters (not available in Florida). Benefits include:
- Unlimited towing in the member’s home area with no distance or dollar limits
- Scheduled dock-to-dock towing
- Fuel delivery
- Jump starts
- Covered ungroundings
- Parts delivery
- Oil delivery
- Local knowledge and navigational assistance
Membership terms and eligibility can vary, so boaters should review the current Sea Tow Membership Agreement for complete coverage details.
Sea Tow Membership vs. Boat Insurance
Sea Tow membership provides 24/7 priority service nationwide and a direct connection to the local Sea Tow Captain. When you’re stuck out on the water, a Captain will routinely arrive in under 1-hour with no out-of-pocket costs to pay.
Boat insurance is designed primarily to protect the vessel and the owner’s financial investment. Some insurance policies may include towing, but service providers, dollar limits, deductibles, claim procedures, and reimbursement requirements vary by policy.
Because the two options serve different purposes, boaters should review both the Sea Tow Membership Agreement and their boat insurance policy rather than assuming one provides the same type of on-water assistance as the other and choose the backup plan that best aligns with their boating needs.
How Boaters Can Contact Sea Tow
Boaters can call 800-4-SEATOW, use the Sea Tow App, or call their local franchise to request on-water assistance. The Sea Tow App automatically shares your GPS location with the closest franchise location, helping make the assistance request faster and more accurate.
Before requesting help, have the following information ready whenever possible:
- Your GPS coordinates or best available location
- Boat type, length, name, color, or other identifying details
- Number of people on board
- The nature of the problem
- Whether the boat is anchored, drifting, grounded, or unable to operate safely
- Current weather, water conditions, and nearby hazards
If anyone is in immediate danger or the situation involves a life-threatening emergency, contact the Coast Guard or local emergency authorities first.
Frequently Asked Questions About Why Boaters Choose Sea Tow
Why do boaters choose Sea Tow?
Boaters choose Sea Tow for direct access to professional on-water assistance, including towing and other covered services, along with 24/7 priority service and support from local Sea Tow Captains. Membership gives boaters a plan for unexpected breakdowns, fuel problems, dead batteries, covered ungroundings, and other common on-water issues.
Does Sea Tow provide unlimited towing?
Sea Tow Gold and Lake Card memberships include unlimited towing in the member’s home area with no distance or dollar limits for covered service, subject to the current Membership Agreement and applicable membership terms.
How is Sea Tow different from boat insurance towing?
Sea Tow membership provides on-water assistance through Sea Tow’s network of Captains. Boat insurance is primarily designed to protect the boat and the owner’s financial exposure, and any towing benefit may have different providers, limits, claim requirements, or reimbursement rules depending on the policy.
Does Sea Tow help offshore?
Yes. Sea Tow provides offshore assistance for members without a fixed mileage limit. How far a Captain can safely respond depends on factors such as weather and sea conditions, crew availability, fuel capacity, communication, and the specific situation.
Does Sea Tow offer dock-to-dock towing?
Yes. Gold and Lake Card memberships include scheduled dock-to-dock towing for covered vessels from the member’s home dock to a repair facility or haul-out ramp, subject to the current Membership Agreement.
Can Sea Tow help if my boat will not start?
Yes. Sea Tow Captains may be able to troubleshoot the issue by phone or provide on-water assistance such as a jump start, fuel delivery, or towing depending on the cause of the problem, location, conditions, and applicable membership or service terms.
Per the Sea Tow Membership Agreement. Check back frequently for current terms.
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