I think in the US where the legal system is so conducive to suage this is important.
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I think in the US where the legal system is so conducive to suage this is important.
One question for the forum not covered here so far I don't think. Would you, the coast guard or a towing service transfer all souls to the towing boat or all but one to steer the towed boat, or would they all just leave them on their own boat? I would feel safer having them on board.
The answer is, as always, "it depends."
Assuming a routine tow, it's safer to leave passengers and crew where they are than to transfer them between boats. I think that's what you'll find the CG and towing services doing 99% of the time.
Exceptions would be if they're getting hypothermic or have another serious medical condition, or if the towed vessel is at risk of fire or sinking.