I have Sea Tow because they have the boat in Sea Isle. I primarily fish Galveston West Bay out of Sea Isle.
Fortunately have not had to use it. Came close last week with the low tides.

 

Thank you

 

My only experience with them... My buddy and I ran aground at Mud Cut when we were like 15-16 years old (younger and dumber). I mean high and dry. Long story short, TowboatUS told us to kick rocks. Seatow said they weren't able to make it out there but they checked in every 15 mins or so to make sure all was good and that we were finding a solution.

Based off that alone, I'd go Sea Tow

 

To me it's all about which one is closer to where you do most of your fishing. Never really heard anything negative about either, I've had them both over the years, but luckily never needed them. (knocking on my wooden desk)

 

Boat US left us 30 miles offshore out of Freeport (they wouldn't respond to hails from me and declined when the CG contacted them, saying we were too far offshore.) Sorry but it's worthless to have an insurance policy if the policy isn't worth the paper it's written on.

 

I’ve used SeaTow before and was glad to have it. Very pleased with their prompt and friendly service. I’ve also watched SeaTow come into West Bay and assist a boater.

 

If you fish the Sabine area, it doesn't matter. There are no providers...zero...nada.

The one time I've needed a tow, Boat US finally found an independent guy who towed me. I had to pay him directly, then Boat US reimbursed me.

If you boat down there, make sure you have your credit card with you.

BTW, the USCG wouldn't answer my radio calls.

 

I have Progressive Insurance. They have a rider on their plan called Sign and Glide. It is dirt cheap to add it. They basically contract with local services. I used them last year in POC on Memorial Day. It took 30 minutes to have the tow service contact me. The Sea Tow boat was on site in an hour and 1/2. He towed me to Froggies and put me right on the dock as smooth as butter. I was very happy.

 

I have the same thing on my Progressive policy, after reading this, maybe i can ditch SeaTow.

 

SSST, It worked just like it was supposed to. NO BILL to pay. They hauled me in from Grass Island. The one stipulation is that the boat most be floating on high tide. They will not pull you out of your own stupidity. LOL.

Being my first time ever using a tow policy, I was not sure how it worked. Very satisfied. It also covers the boat on the trailer on the roadside. You do have to register the boat with Sign and Glide. TX number and a couple of pictures. EASY. Again money and time well spent.

 

I’m switching from Geico/Skisafe to Progressive - currently have BoatUS and will drop that for the Sign and Glide. Thx!

 

It depends on the operator whether Sea Tow or Boat US........Where is the tow company located relative to where you fish is one of the main considerations, another consideration is how many boats does the tow company operate. Some companies have only one or two boats, some have several, bay boats, air boats and offshore boats. How many boat captains does the company have is yet another consideration. Asking boaters which company they prefer is only a first step in the process of choosing which insurance to buy, look at the company and make an informed decision.

 

I had sign and glide along with Boat US in Port Isabel but I am cancelling my Progressive policy so now will only have Boat US. I never used either but was told that as a Sea Tow or Boat US member you get priority over other services in the instance they don't have a boat available. Sea Tow isn't around Port Mansfield and south so Boat US was only option, I'm in Port A now so going to look at both. I recommend coverage either way.

 

When I had to use SeaTow, I called them and they picked up on the 2nd ring. I gave them my GPS coordinates from my Garmin. Dispatch said they’d be there in 45 minutes and Captain would call when enroute. Everything went smoothly. Plus an interesting encounter.

I was PP’ed tight against the bank in ~12” of chocolate water in the ICW, with motor tilted up, and staying out of traffic. Then a potlicker comes and anchors near me against the bank and drops lines. Must have thought I was on ‘em. I smiled and waved, with no lines in the water, and chillin. Maybe they just wanted some company. They left before SeaTow arrived.

 

Glad to hear that Progressive Sign and Glide actually works. I unsubscribed from Boat US a few years ago when I switched to Progressive and have always wondered how well they respond.

 

Go with Sea Tow. I've had them for years. Pulled my boat of a sandbar in SLP. Multiple trailer problems. In fact they've replaced three tires and one hub when the bearing went out. Sometimes it takes a while but at least they call you frequently to update you. That time it was about 11pm and they ended up sending two services hustling to ensure I was taken care of.

 

 

Thanks to everyone that replied. I went with Sea Tow. I also have Progressive insurance as a backup.

 

seatow has been responsive for me w a dead battery and then they brought some fuel when miscommunication left me EMPTY. They towed a buddy back from baffin with an fuel/oil separator issue on his older 2 stroke.

 

Great info from real world experiences! Thanks!!!