Kathryn Sears
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento boaters now have a new safety net on the water. TowBoatU.S., a national marine assistance service often described as “AAA for boats,” has launched its first-ever operation in the Sacramento region.
Owner Rob Fassett says Sacramento’s boat community has been missing a service like this.
“There are tow boat services in the San Francisco Bay and the Delta down in the Stockton area, but nothing in Sacramento. We saw a void here, so we reached out to TowBoatU.S. and said, ‘Hey, we’d love to open up a tow boat service in the Sacramento market.’ And they were all for it.”
The service offers on-water towing, jump starts, fuel delivery, and help for boats stuck on sandbars, just in time for the busy summer boating season.
A yearly membership costs around $200 and covers unlimited service. Without it, a single tow could cost upwards of $350 an hour.
Local response has been overwhelmingly positive, with boaters welcoming the peace of mind that help is finally nearby.
Kathryn is the main contributor to the quiz section of LaDailyGazette.com. If you have an idea for a quiz, let us know.