Engine Question ?

[Luna Sea 5]

It all makes sence...  I'm just amazed with the new single engines that are rated 350 hp.   

[mboy]

Any experience with Sea Tow Bob 

Also make sure you have a service agreement with Sea Tow or Boat US so you don't have to pay $1k for them to come and get you or dive under you) 

[Luna Sea 5]

It sucks being towed in.. Its the longest ride ever.  I remember getting stuck on the water and while we were waiting for Boat US to come, I started fishing.  My father was like WTF, don't you care we are stuck.  I said, yes I care, but what the hell else are we going to do out here... 

[mboy]

That was last Friday.

[Luna Sea 5]

did you guys get towed?  I thought the diver fixed the problem...

[CapBob]

The most important thing to consider when chosing single or twin engines....is what you are ging t be utilizing the boat for and what you expect............

yeah you can rely on a tow service, but if you are way off shore, or they are far from you, or you are in a situation, that second engine is real handy.

As far as Maintenance, is is not that much more to keep up a second engine, unless you have some else do it for you...

you can play what if games all day on the subject, everybody will have their opinion....having run bth ways I prefer a twin setup

[Bob]

mboy- Have had Sea Tow for 15 years, used them once when I had a dead batteries.  They came out in 30 minutes.  know several others who used them and TowBoat.  Everyone was happy with the service around Raritan Bay but those that had to pay were sorry they had not spent the money up front.  Sea Tow also has trailer towing coverage while you are on the road towing.  Not sure about TB.  Costs me $150 this year but since I am out several times a week I fish at ease should I have a problem or hit something or wrap a rope on prop!

[Luna Sea 5]

i also reccomend having the unlimited tow package.

[IrishAyes]

Wouldn't leave the dock without it!   

[TurboDan]

It sucks being towed in.. Its the longest ride ever.

LOL.  I had to be towed once on my old boat.  Allll the way through the Manasquan River.  You feel like everyone from all the other boats are pointing and laughing.  What was funny the one time I got towed was that another TowBoat US boat towing another guy was going in the opposite direction.  The guy and I had a laugh waving to each other sitting in our disabled boats.

[Luna Sea 5]

thats OK.. let them laugh....  especially if they are laughing from the beach and jetties... REMEMBER.. your in a BOAT...

[wb]

Just another thought on the multi-engines vs single-- yes if you scuff a ring or throw a rod or have some other mechanical problem duals are (expensive) insurance, but they likely won't help at all if, say, you have a fuel-related problem and are drawing from one tank.... now you got 2 mucked up engines and still need a tow (or some of them filthy oars.)

[Luna Sea 5]

The average problem one may have on the water it too unpredictable..  I have 2 engines, not only for security, but for STATUS QUO...  .. just kidding...  Mosty for power it ocean water when you have to ride and surf the waves sometimes.  IT DOESN'T MEAN I WILL NEVER NEED OR USE SEA TOW..

[CapBob]

I would no more venture out with out my Seatow membership than I would without my Electronics.............

one and only time I used them was on my previous boat when my engine died at my dock, as none of my buddies were around, gave them (Sea tow) a shout and they towed me up river to my mechanic........only cost me $30 for the tip

Being on the water is not like being in a car, ya can't pull over and wait for Mom or Dad to come get you

[wb]

hmmm .. SeaTow or TowBoat US? dont't want to be a hijacker so I'll make another thread...

[Luna Sea 5]

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