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I've asked SeaTow about towing far offshore, their response was they would go out 20mi. They said Coast Guard would tow you into 20mi. range then they would take over. Never had to use them, but would stay with them unless I had a service problem. Their H.Q. is only a 1/2 mile from my dock in Southold.

 

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MakoMike,
I should have made myself a little more clear. I had talked to some of the Captains manning the booth at one of the boat shows, that's what they told me but they weren't sure as they had to confer with themselves. I'm sorry if I gave out any bad info. I'll check again! One of my past boat mechanics is marrying into the family, I will ask him. As in anything in life there are exceptions, for the most part I don't believe Sea Tow or any other tow service keeps boats capable of going very far offshore rediably available.
I have a 23' Steigercraft that I WON'T take 53 Miles off shore (yet). Most Seatow boats by me are I believe 22ft. Privateers(Don't hold me to that). That doesn't clear up the issue but maybe just a reflection! I would like to the final answer myself, as I do go offshore and want to be safe! Uncomfortable is one thing, being in danger is another!

 

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MakoMike,
I should have made myself a little more clear. I had talked to some of the Captains manning the booth at one of the boat shows, that's what they told me but they weren't sure as they had to confer with themselves. I'm sorry if I gave out any bad info. I'll check again! One of my past boat mechanics is marrying into the family, I will ask him. As in anything in life there are exceptions, for the most part I don't believe Sea Tow or any other tow service keeps boats capable of going very far offshore rediably available.
I have a 23' Steigercraft that I WON'T take 53 Miles off shore (yet). Most Seatow boats by me are I believe 22ft. Privateers(Don't hold me to that). That doesn't clear up the issue but maybe just a reflection! I would like to get the final answer myself, as I do go offshore and want to be safe! Uncomfortable is one thing, being in danger is another!

 

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I aid it before, there are always exceptions! If you're 27mi. off shore and broken down will Seatow or any other tow service stop at the so called 25mi line? I don't think so, bad business! aLSO Are the nautical miles?

Just some musings!