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It is that time of year again.   As boaters, we are excitedly looking towards what this boating season is going to bring.   I am fortunate enough to be able to use my boat year round but there are still some things that I do in the spring to prep things for a great boating season.   One of them is to renew my membership with TowBoatUS.   I have been lucky enough where I have only needed them twice in my boating career and one of those times was when I had an issue with my tow vehicle while on the road. Regardless of what type of boating you enjoy, I highly recommend a membership with TowBoatUS or Sea Tow because you never know when you may need it.   That being said, you still want to avoid having to make that call if you can.   Here are some of the most common reasons that boaters have to call for a tow and ways you can avoid the same issues. Engine Overheating I actually had someone ask me how a boat engine could possibly overheat when there i...

Unfortunately, not everyone's dream of sailing the world ends up on a good note.  Be sure to plan your adventure adequately and prepare yourself for the unexpected.  Seriously consider insuring your dreams so if something does happen, it is easy to recover and try again. Click the link below to read the story. A Sailing Dream Gone Bad UPDATE:  Tanner and Nikki are back on the water again!  Read the update below. https://nypost.com/2018/03/01/couple-who-lost-dream-boat-set-sail-again-with-a-new-vessel/