BoatU.S. Membership
BoatU.S. (Boat Owners Association of The United States) is the nation’s largest and oldest association for boaters, dedicated to providing top-quality services, significant savings, and advocating for boaters' rights. With over 700,000 members, BoatU.S. provides the largest towing fleet from coast to coast, a robust network of trailer boat towers, specialized insurance for recreational boaters, and discounts at marinas nationwide.
In 2015, after eight years under Berkshire Hathaway-owned National Indemnity Company, BoatU.S. was transferred to GEICO, another Berkshire Hathaway company, to fuel growth. Despite these changes, BoatU.S. remains committed to advocating for boaters and improving their experiences on the water. The GEICO partnership enabled the creation of specialized insurance for peer-to-peer rental networks, offering unbeatable coverage options at competitive rates, serviced by boating experts.
Here at TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale we have highly trained dispatchers and captains standing by 24/7 to help you when the unexpected happens. Our local service area covers all of Broward County, Southern Palm Beach County, and 90 miles into the Bahamas.
Customer Testimonials
Bob Apfelberg is glad he has a membership. He says, "When both motors shut down on Gypsy my 42-ft. Sport Fisherman, I was four to five miles off shore. I contacted TowBoatU.S. and their response was exactly as promised. They said they would reach me within 30 minutes, and they did. I found them prompt, reliable, and I can't say enough about their good service."
Russ Belleville says, "I've had a membership with TowBoatU.S. for years and never used it until recently. My outboard motor failed me at the Intracoastal Waterway and Hillsboro Blvd. I called them, and they were there in 20 minutes. The captain assessed the situation, secured my boat and towed me to Pioneer Park. I was glad I had this service, and I feel no boater should be on the water without it."
| UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP $175 A YEAR |
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Unlimited Towing, battery jumpstarts, soft ungrounding, and fuel delivery for breakdowns at sea in a TowBoatU.S. service area |
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Dock to dock tows paid for 100% from restricted use docks |
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Dock to dock tows paid for 50% from non-restricted use docks up to 25 miles. |
| UNLIMITED GOLD MEMBERSHIP $215 A YEAR |
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Unlimited Towing, battery jumpstarts, soft ungrounding, and fuel delivery for breakdowns at sea in a TowBoatU.S. service area |
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Dock to dock tows paid for 100% from restricted use docks |
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Dock to dock tows paid for 100% from non-restricted use docks up to 25 miles. |
Membership Service Area
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TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale has numerous tow boats suited for long distance towing from locations beyond our coverage area. Members also enjoy up to $3,000.00 of reimbursable towing coverage while cruising outside of the Membership service area.
If you are still unsure about becoming a member, here are a few scenarios.
Scenario #1 - Local Tow
You're out on your 28' Proline when your engine quits working. You are 2 miles offshore of Port Everglades and need to go back to the 15th Street Boat Ramp.
Scenario #2 - Soft Ungrounding
You're out on your Morgan 38 sailing vessel when you run soft aground at Tarpon Bend on the New River. See definition of Soft ungrounding Here
Scenario #3 - Tow Home from Bahamas
You're out on your 26' Sea Ray when your engine quits working. You are at Gun Cay in the Bahamas and need to go back to the Marine Max repair facility.
*BoatU.S. pays for 100% of towing fees. Customs fees are additional and responsibility of the member.
Please call us today to begin saving money
and gain peace of mind on the water.
