BoatUS Towing Membership

Towing Services and Peace of Mind for Boaters

When you're out on the water, the last thing you want is to worry about breakdowns, soft groundings, or running out of fuel. A Boat Towing Membership from BoatUS gives boaters true peace of mind with access to the nation's largest fleet of towboats. We offer towing service, local water knowledge and comprehensive towing assistance in saltwater and freshwater locations for boats and personal watercrafts (PWC).

Whether you’re cruising the coastline, exploring inland lakes, or planning long coastal trips, BoatUS has your back with reliable, cost-effective towing services that keep you safe and get you home.

BoatUS, through a network of locally owned and operated licensees has been providing towing options to boaters for on water assistance since 1987.

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What is a Boat Towing Membership?

A Boat Towing Membership is an annual service plan providing 24/7 on water towing and roadside assistance for recreational boat owners. With TowBoatUS — America’s largest towing fleet — your Membership guarantees priority, fast, professional towing assistance whenever you need it.

Forget worrying about out of pocket costs or complicated reimbursement with your insurance company. With a BoatUS Towing Membership, you simply call our dispatch center, request assistance through the BoatUS App or hail us on VHF channel 16 and help is on the way.

Included with Your Boat Towing Membership:

  • Covered Towing: No per-incident fees for covered tows back to your home dock or the nearest repair facility.
  • Dock-to-Dock Tows: Safe transport from your dock to a service yard for maintenance.
  • Soft Ungrounding: Get unstuck if you run aground on sandbars or shoals.
  • Fuel Delivery: Ran out of gas? We bring fuel to you on the water.
  • Jump Starts: Dead battery? Quick, professional starts to get you moving.
  • 24/7 Dispatch Center: Always ready to help, any time, any day.
  • TRAILER ASSIST®: Roadside assistance for your boat trailer and towing vehicle, including flat tire help (available with TRAILER ASSIST®)
  • Coverage across our vast service area, including Florida’s extensive coastlines, popular inland lakes, and rivers.
  • Applies to all boats your own (including PWCs), borrow or charter nationwide.

Why Choose BoatUS for Your Boat Towing Membership?

BoatUS stands apart from other towing companies by offering the largest nationwide network of professional towboats and licensed captains who know local waters inside and out. Our scale, experience, and service quality mean help is always close by.

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Choose A Membership Plan To Fit Your Boating Needs

Basic Membership

$25

per year

  • 24/7/365 dispatch assistance

  • Serviced by the nation's largest fleet

  • Serviced by the nation's largest fleet

  • Includes more than 25 benefits & discounts

  • Exclusive rewards at our retail partner West Marine

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*Freshwater Towing

$130

per year

  • Includes Basic benefits, plus:

  • BoatUS pays 100% for on-the-water towing

  • BoatUS pays 100% for on-the-water jump starts

  • BoatUS pays 100% for on-the-water fuel delivery

  • BoatUS pays 100% for soft ungroundings

  • BoatUS pays 100% for dock-to-dock towing

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Saltwater Towing

$215

per year

  • Includes Unlimited benefits plus:

  • BoatUS pays 100% for dock-to-dock towing

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*Not Available in Florida or Hawaii

Read our Towing Service Agreements for details and exclusions or call 800-395-2628

No Reimbursement Necessary

Some insurance companies offer limited towing reimbursement, requiring you to pay out of pocket and then file paperwork for reimbursement.

A BoatUS Towing Membership eliminates that hassle.

How to Contact TowBoatUS

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BoatUS Mobile App

One push of a button connects you and provides our crew your location. FREE for all boaters!

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Local Tower

Use your cell phone to call the closest TowBoatUS Company listed in our online service locator.

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Hail BoatUS on Channel 16

Key your VHF mic and hail "TowBoatUS."

Roadside Assistance with TRAILER ASSIST®

Your BoatUS Towing Membership doesn’t just help on the water— withTRAILER ASSIST®), it covers you on the road too. TRAILER ASSIST® delivers roadside assistance for your boat trailer and towing vehicle anywhere in the U.S. Service for just $15/year.

Get help with:

  • Flat tire service
  • Jump starts
  • Fuel delivery
  • Lockout assistance
  • Towing to a repair location

Enjoy comprehensive protection from your driveway to your home dock.

Nationwide Service Area

BoatUS offers the broadest service area in the country. From busy coasts to remote freshwater lakes, our 300+ port locations ensure you’re never far from help.

Your Membership travels with you—perfect for those who trailer their boat across state lines or love exploring new waters.

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How Much Does a Boat Towing Membership Cost?

BoatUS offers flexible plans to suit every boater’s needs and budget.

Membership levels include:

  • Basic BoatUS Membership includes 26+ Member benefits including a BoatUS Magazine subscription, and discounts on services, boat equipment retail items, member towing service rate and whatever else a boater might need.
  • Saltwater Towing for both saltwater and freshwater boaters (Most Popular Towing plan).
  • Freshwater Towing for lake and river boaters.

Each BoatUS Towing Membership offers the security for you and your family. Your annual Membership fee is a small price for the peace of mind you’ll gain all year long.

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Who Are TowBoatUS Captains?

BoatUS uses professional, licensed TowBoatUS captains who know your local waters.

  • USCG-licensed
  • Experienced in soft ungrounding and safe towing
  • Trained for local conditions, currents, and hazards

Whether you’re in Florida, the Chesapeake, or the Pacific Northwest, our captains provide reliable, knowledgeable friendly service every time.

Benefits for BoatUS Members

A BoatUS Membership delivers far more than just towing coverage:

  • Discounts at West Marine and other boating partners
  • Advocacy for boaters at the local and national level
  • Access to safety resources and newsletters
  • A strong community of over half a million BoatUS Members

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Plan details
  • Exclusions and limitations
  • How our dispatch center works
  • Differences between us and Sea Tow
  • Tips for first time members
Check our FAQ page

Get Your Boat Towing Membership Today

Join over 700,000 boaters who trust BoatUS for their Boat Towing Membership. Avoid the stress of out of pocket towing bills, long waits, or worrying if help is nearby.

With BoatUS:

  • One affordable annual Membership fee covers unlimited tows.
  • 24/7 help is always a call or VHF hail away.
  • You get full roadside assistance for your boat trailer and towing vehicle.

Sign up today and enjoy true peace of mind on the water, at the dock, and on the road.

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