Stus-List winter racing around the world

2023-01-15 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List 
Winter racing:
Did anybody follow the Sidney Hobart Race?
The Golden Globe racers are passing New Zealand and about halfway round.
The Ocean Race started today from Spain and the IMOCA 60's were hitting 34 
knots.  Not bad for a four man monohull.

YouTube has several videos that show the boats.

Chuck S

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Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

2023-01-15 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List 
Call your regular vessel insurance carrier.  Many vessel insurance
providers offer towing reimbursement riders.  It may be cheaper than a
TowBoatUS or SeaTow membership.

Ask 1) how much towing reimbursement do I currently have (I have $150.
Woefully inadequate.) and 2) do they offer a rider for additional towing
reimbursement.  If they do offer a towing rider, investigate the amount and
how it works.Do they simply reimburse you if you call TowBoatUS or Sea
Tow?  Do they have contracted tow providers that you must use?  If so,
where are they?

If they simply reimburse you, then you may benefit from the flexibility of
being able to choose between SeaTow and TowBoatUS.  An advantage in some
areas.

If you choose to go with TowBoatUS or SeaTow, investigate their services
where you cruise.  Also, investigate their maximum offshore response
distance and the number and capabilities of their tow vessels.  Also, ask
if they distinguish between a hard grounding and a soft grounding and which
are covered.

-- 
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

2023-01-15 Thread Korbey Hunt via CnC-List 
Not at all useful on remote areas.

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From: Richard Servance via CnC-List 
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:38:26 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Richard Servance 
Subject: Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

I see it as cheap insurance and peace of mind. I've used it once and it's 
comforting to know that a tow, fuel, jump, or whatever assistance the day might 
call for is only a call (or an app) away.

Sail safe,


Richard Servance

S/V Blue Heaven (C 34+)

757-995-3416
@svblueheaven
Seattle, WA



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Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

2023-01-15 Thread Matt Wolford via CnC-List 
To add to what was said below, TowBoatUS operates like a franchise.  The one in 
Erie follows the Boat US policies, but also offers expanded service for a 
price.  I learned this when one of my sons took our 18-foot center console out 
for the afternoon and had an engine issue.  The local TowBoatUS said a tow was 
not covered because I was not on the boat.  He added that they offer additional 
coverage (as a local business, not through Boat US) that covers the entire 
family, but I needed to have signed up before I had a problem.

 

From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List  
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2023 4:16 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER 
Subject: Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

 

Appreciate all the responses.  After reading the emails, I did some research 
and learned: 

The West Marine's Advantage Gold Membership is $25/year and that provides the 
initial TowBoatUS membership which is $50 off first tow, so I'd probably want 
to "up" that coverage to Unlimited.  That looks worthwhile.

I read the contract and learned that TowBoatUS covers the member on other 
vessels, like charters and rentals and vessels on loan, but not if the vessel's 
owner is aboard.  Be careful if using it as a guest.

 

I'll probably get it for peace of mind.

 

Chuck S

 

 

 

 

On 01/14/2023 3:53 PM cenelson--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: 

 

 

Note that on my recent renewal with Boat/US there were mileage limits on the 
tow depending on the level of insurance.  

 

The old unlimited may still be available but don’t assume that your coverage 
includes it——“caveat emptor” or something like that!! 

 

OTOH, before I returned to Boat/US, my towing coverage had a $1000 deductible. 
The one time I used it for a tow of about 1/8 mile (board problem had it down 
in a channel into marina), 

guess what the tow cost—exactly $1000! 

 

Charlie Nelson 

1995 C 36 XL/kcb 

Water Phantom 


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On Saturday, January 14, 2023, 3:27 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:

Yep...it is cheap even  if you only use it once every 10 years. 

Tom Buscaglia 

S/V Alera  

1990 C 37+/40 

Vashon WA 

P 206.463.9200 

C 305.409.3660 

 





On Jan 14, 2023, at 12:17 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: 

I would never own a boat without it.  

 

Danny 

 

On Jan 14, 2023 1:56 PM, Bob Mann via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: 

Chuck, 

 

unless you're going far and need a tow, it sounds like you've got your 
situations covered.  I've used them once, when I couldn't start the engine 
after a race. Of course, I was all of 1.5 miles off shore :( 

 

I'm now doing longer races, including Port Huron to Mackinac.  A tow from 
anywhere back to my home port is well worth the cost of the insurance. 

 

Bob 

Mystic 

Detroit 

On 01/14/2023 1:50 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: 

 

 

Hi Guys, 

Got a question for the shallow water sailors like those in Chesapeake Bay. 

 

I'm thinking whether to buy TowBoatUS for peace of mind this coming season.  
I've owned my boat for twenty years and though I do run aground a few times 
each year, I always get off faily easily by backing out or spinning the keel 
free.My batteries are older and I might need a jump start after anchoring 
out.  I keep a jumpstarter aboard for that situation and can easily check the 
charge.

 

Are there any benefits I am missing that the membership provides?  TowBoatUS 
requires thirty days before benefits are effective, so February looks a good 
time to join if I do.

 

Thanks,

Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute, 1989 C 34R, Annapolis

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