Tripsdad
Well-Known Member
I am also a member of both for the same reasons @Shaps states above. If you are nervous about bringing the boat around you could always hire a captain to go with you. You would have a professional to keep you out of trouble and a full day island of training on the boat. There are a number of captains on the island that could help you with this. I would still up for Sea Tow or Tow Boat US prior to the trip.I believe you have to be a member for 24hrs before requiring a tow (i heard that but not sure i read it somewhere)
For the additional ~$150, i have both. In practice Seatow is actually at my marina and thank goodness i have never needed to avail either company of their services. I believe the best company is the one who gets to you first. Both offer coverage on LI.
Congatulations and Best of luck with the new vessel!