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Old 08-31-2012, 10:14 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by Blue Heron View Post
You did the right thing. Storm approaching and he was not in distress. He could have threw an anchor out. His story about Sea Tow not responding is dubious.. I would not assume the liability for their tow. Also dissimiliar type of vessels is a consideration.. the trawler can throw a good wake at slow speeds.

Low visibility and in skinny water under tow, makes you assume the liability if another vessel crosses the tow line.
I'm not sure...they pull their boat also...no sense in risking an asset that's gonna be needed post storm big time.

They might have responded but not necessarily for the regular fees. If it were in my area and I was the boss...and the boat was already pulled or secured...it might add $3-$500 to an already $3-$600 towing bill. But that's usually not a big deal as many insurance companies pay up to $1000 per incident towing, and that would be a great reason to use that offering.
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