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While re-newing my annual tow membership with Rescue Marine they got a distress call from a fisherman in trouble. A bass boat left CSP but got buried near F can when the lake kicked up. The crew got off on a good Sam boat and the swamped boat is slowly being dragged to RMs dock. Non-member cost: $3000.00. A very expensive walleye trip! Never push your boat beyond it's limits and NEVER THE LEAVE THE DOCK WITHOUT TOW INSURANCE!
Attachment 3712here is the picture of the boat that was swamped today. Please be carefull out there the water is still cold and deadly. Thank god there was a another boat nearby to help. I would like to thank them for that. THANK YOU!!
Scary stuff. How rough was it, if weather was a contributing factor, and not some mechanical situation.
It looks like Moke was the good Sam. These guys are so lucky Moke was close by or the story would have ended differently? No radio and a sinking boat. No wonder. Good job Moke!
Was the water that rough today? A couple reports I read showed 2 footers in the location of the pic.?
Thanks,
Kent
Looking at this picture got me thinking about my towing insurance. I have some through my home owners policy but would like to upgrade. May I ask what company you people use ? Thanks.
Tow Boat Us at menkies marina is 90 dollars and covers the year from date paid I've used it several times and it sure pays off in the long run.
Matt
A picture or a wave/wind forecast NEVER duplicates conditions! Only if they could.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishing Addiction
I have had good luck with rescue marine and boat us. I currently am using boat us because it covers the whole lake. Rescue marine only covers you if you dock west of huron. But both company's have been very good to me.
What's that supposed to mean Ted I had to use it for mechanical issues.
Kudos to Moke and Capt Keith for being there to help out.
Good news that everyone is okay! For anyone reading this that does not have a working vhf radio, GO BUY ONE! I also recommend (smaller boats) a handheld for backup, in case your batteries get submerged losing power.
-safe adventures-
The boat's bilge pumps were not working either. Chances are there was frozen water in the bilge, seeing how the night temps were only in the 20's....just a guess on my part though.
So, always check the pumps before leaving the dock when it's still this cold....just as a precaution.
Glad everyone is okay.
I fished that area yesterday. Only saw 2 other boats fishing, everybody else was more north. What time did it happen?
Thanks to those who rescued these guys. They were very fortunate someone was in the area. Not much traffic this time of year on week days.
I also use Boat US for my towing insurance. My VHF radio is tied into my chartplotter so my emergency button automatically sends my GPS coordinates. I also carry a PLB on my person.
My heart go out to the people who helped them,I plan for anything that may happen, I have an emergency kit that I carry,I have a bilge pump with clips that I can attach to the battery in case all else fails,spare prop,tool's ect,I love the lake and I love to fish,but safety is always my first concern,I am glad to hear everyone is OK and safe,again hats off to the people who helped out,thanks Sheepdog.
Would anyone know if this "Tow Boat U.S. at Menkies" $90.00 is for each specific boat or is it based upon the person being insured? My reasoning is: I have two boats I use but never two at the same time..Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishing Addiction
Thanks,,
I'm not sure but would say it is the boat but you should call to be sure and I think it is 80 if you pay before april something ask about that when you call also.
I could be wrong but I think West Marine can hook you up to the Boat US towing insurance, and I am pretty sure that it is per boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by pimplepounder
I have Progressive boat ins. it covers tow up to 80 miles
https://www.boatus.com/MembershipWeb...buytowing.aspxQuote:
Originally Posted by wakina
Thanks wakina,
I looked it up and this Boat US says it will cover every boat you own for $158.00.. Any knowledge on this company?
That is who I am with. I think skipper9 is with them also, along with allot of other boaters on Lake Erie.Quote:
Originally Posted by pimplepounder
BoatUS will cover every boat you own for $72, the $158 is for their saltwater plan.
http://www.boatus.com/towing/services.asp
My question is, does anyone know what an hourly rate is for the companies on the Western end of the lake? The insurance policy on the boat will cover up to $500 for a tow, which is more than enough if it's $100/hr, but if they're getting $200+/hr, that extra $72 a year isn't looking too bad.
I do know the clock starts from the time they leave their dock and runs until they get back to the dock, I'm guessing it would take a minimum of 4 hours where we're usually fishing (assuming they're coming from Port Clinton). So if it's $100/hr, $500 should suffice. If it's $250/hr, if I get towed once every 5-10 years, the membership pays for itself.
Does anyone know what the hourly cost is for some of these services?
About 5 years ago I had to get towed from Gull to Kelly's Island. It was almost $600. I did have insurance, but I had to pay up front and then try to get reimbursed from my insurance company (Which eventually I did) but they only reimbursed me $500. Even if the tow was under $500 and they paid me the full amount back, it wasn't worth $80 to go through the hassle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoytman86
I have been with Rescue Marine ever since. However, now reading that some companies will insure multiple boats for less $$ I may need to switch. I will say that with Rescue Marine the boat is insured, not just me... So when my dad or brother takes it out they are still covered. When they insure you as an individual, then you need to be on the boat for them to cover it.
-Matt
Thanks for the info, Matt! I'll keep all of that in mind. In my case, we've got a 270 Sea Ray and a 17' Triton. BoatUS covering both will be nice, especially since the Triton is used on the Ohio River and other bodies of water for duck hunting and Rescue Marine is only good on the lake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Madd Matt
Question > If a fellow boater/fisherman had motor problems, is it possible to give/get a tow from a fellow boater/fisherman or is that not legal ? This is the first post for me, hope I don't screw it up and it land in the wrong category.
I just got Boat Us today. I asked the lady if I had to be on the boat. My son would be the only other one to use it, She told me as long as he had my permission to use it he would be covered.
I was west of south bass and towed to Catawba by rescue marine and it was $600. They told me the dock they use for towing the west end of the lake was east harbor on Catawba.
Yes they are out of shrocks marina.
I use mienke's tow service. They are great. They are also affiliated with BoatUS. If you are leaving their immediate tow area (which is huge) if you let them know they will transfer your membership to BoatUS. They are great people too. They run out of Mienke's West which is a plus for me because that is where I dock.