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	Name:	John C -
	Subject:	My evolving thoughts on towing
	Date:	5/1/2013 4:08:40 PM

My view is if you boat enough, you will need a tow sooner or later. I estimate I have towed or been on a boat that has towed at least one person per year for the last 25 years. Probably 50 total now that I think about it.

Most recently was Friday. I was out by Emerald Shores, heading to Blue Creek Marina when I was flagged down by a toon full of people. Seemed like nice folks. They were having trim problems and wanted a tow to Habor Pointe Marina. Since it was only 500 yards away I consented - on one condition. They said "absolutely!! Whatever you say! What is it?!!" I said - do yourself and your passengers a favor, and get yourself a membership with TowBoat US. I told them all about it and they were super enthusiastic. I gave them Nicki's cell phone number and they said they were calling right then as I was fixing the ropes.

As that was happening they were finally able to trim down and didn't need the tow after all. They thanked profusely anyway, and we left. I saw Nicki and Jackson the next day at the Ridge and they said the toon didn't sign up. Disappointing. $67 to me is a small price to pay for added safety, if nothing else.

I am all for chivalry and rules of the sea, but if I see those folks again and they need a tow, I will think twice.

I could understand if the price was like $600 or something. But for a price that's way less than one tank of gas, it's done. Every time we go for a boat ride, we probably have $67 worth of drinks and snacks on board. It's almost like they are saying, I would rather inconvenience someone else than pay $67.