I had to get towed in from 50 miles offshore after the drivedamper connecting the engine to the transmission let go on a new diesel engine with 10 hours on it. The Coast Guard first put out a Marine Assistance Request Broadcast, but nobody responded (fortunately for me). They came out to the south side of the Dump in a 110 foot cutter and towed me into Martha's Vineyard. No charge. They were great.
EPIRB rescues
God forbid you are offshore fifty miles and have an emergency where you have to activate your gps epirb. It would require a Coast Guard rescue, possibly by helicopter. I read somewhere that the cost involved in a Coast Guard rescue can range around $50-60K an hour for their assistance. Does anyone know the truth of this matter and does the Coast Guard charge for an offshore rescue? Is it possible that what I read is if the situation was a false alarm? The article wasn't clear. Thanks.
Makomagic
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