Thanks for spending a great day with one of our many fabulous captains! Lots of good lessons learned - and shared. Hopefully that guy was smart enough to sign up for a towing membership when he got home.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Hope to join Captain Andreas again soon!

@chrisostling805

17 күн бұрын

Yeah, you stole thousands of dollars' worth of my gear that was sitting on the dock already salvaged, when my insurance company hired you! I was trying to get a respected salvage team to do the work, but my insurance hired you and your thieves behind my back and did not tell me that you were going to show up while I was not there. You even stole my firearms out of the boat! Then when I called and complained, trying to get my gear back, you refused to tell me who did it and where my gear was, then hung up on me! You are Criminals!

Another tough job unknown to most people but I've seen them working out of S. Louisiana & they are some of the hardest workers ever..... hard & dangerous jobs! Run around along any of the Intercoastal canals thru the USA & these guys are out there working their butts off in the heat, the storms, and the wildlife/insects that encompass them. If you're on a boat get a card from your Fav guys so they can save you. peace

MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY I have a dead battery!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅

Excellent maneuvering, Captain.

This looks like a very rewarding job to do but really gotta know your stuff.

Great video sir and reminder to all boaters to have BoatUS. I've never had to call on them (knock on wood) but a great peace of mind knowing they're there if I need them.

My sister and brother-in-law are doing the loop and have BoatUS. They were down in your area of FL and had a minor mishap requiring BoatUS assistance. BoatUS showed up, took care of the problem (line tangled in prop), and it was no out of pocket expense to them because they had BoatUS. I do not have a yacht, but I am a BoatUS member.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

The peace of mind is priceless!

Watched your video and bought tow boat insurance.

Reading comments I c a guy recognized ur voice u would make a great announcer ur voice is very clear and strong tks. 4 the vid.

Captains for clean water! Greenpeace. Real good tutorial with a proficient Captain and ride-along narrator.

Whether you have BoatUS or SeaTow it's a must to have!

Excellent video Tom this almost felt like a tv show. We have progressive insurance that covers full towing for our boat in NY on Oneida lake .But I'll have to check into Towboatus when we get to Florida

I got it this year. The piece of mind is the best part

I will always have BoatUS I am happy that I haven't had to use them. I enjoy their magazines and am glad they are there when I do. It is not a matter of IF it is just a matter of WHEN. The Coast Guard Auxillary used to do tows in California at no charge to other boaters. I guess they stopped it due to liability.

This video gave me the imputus to join BoatUS. Great video!

I had a BoatUS membership and had to call 3 times in a month. on the Ohio and Cumberland rivers. Yeah, they cover big rivers too. The only thing I had to pay extra was for the actual fuel they brought. Never hit big water without towing of some kind.

Excellent service well worth the money!

Interesting and informative video about TowBoatUS, but couldn't have found a way to get Admiral Brigitt in the video? C'mom man! :) 🤣

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Oh she’s going to love that comment! I think she’s going to start her own channel and will surely comment separately. Lol

I just found you all on You Tube. So fun! Been working through your Playlist. Keep up the good work.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

3 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome aboard!

It's the best insurance deal in America!

Cool video!! $200/ year for the top membership? That is the cheapest thing you will spend in a year. No brainers to have it

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I went for. The free dock to dock towing is a no brainer for me.

I could do that all day long!!! Luv you guys!! 😘😘😘

The tow trucks of the water..

Great idea for a video!!! Very educational and very well done. Thank you for sharing!

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron!

My friend said the first thing you do when you buy a boat is get tow insurance lol. I broke down and needed a tow and I paid nothing. Would’ve been 600 without

@rodneyferguson446

26 күн бұрын

My Son was out last year with his Father-In-Law on his FIL's boat. They were going down one of the marked lanes in POC and saw 3 Boats over to their right. Being that the three were pretty close together, they thought that they might be on fish. So his FIL turned toward the guys and headed up there, just to learn that all 3 were "Soft Grounded". None of them had even tried to wave my Son and his FIL off or give any indication that they were grounded.....so it ended up there were then 4 boats grounded instead of 3. One of the boats had a Boatus policy and he called them. His charge for being pulled off was -$0.00/Zilch/Nada but my Son's FIL and the other 2 boats were charged $1,000.00 each to be pulled off. I know Towboats.Boatus/and Sea tow have to make a living but "TO ME", charging the 3 boats without Tow Insurance that much seems a little excessive, especially since the Towboat was already there. BUT, when you're in a Bind, you'll pay almost anything (Fortunately, my Son's FIL has BIG Money so he had the $1,000.00). It was, however, a "Learning Experience" and both my Son AND his FIL now have Tow Insurance, LOL! I told my Son that one might think that the other Guys (when freed) might help pull the other boat(s) off so it wouldn't cost Everyone $1,000.00. But then again, If they wouldn't expend enough energy to wave you off and try to keep you from being grounded with them, then why would you expect them to help you get freed up? For what that one incident cost him, my Son's FIL could have purchased 6 years of Insurance.

@FantasticHunter

25 күн бұрын

@@rodneyferguson446 It's good to have if you are frequently out in coastal waters. I think I'd be liable to wait for the tide before paying that much haha.

Very, very good video. Very professional.

Orgullosa de mi hijo

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Captain Andreas is the best!

My steering cable broke out in the middle of Buzzards Bay. The tow was just over 20 miles and through the cape cod canal to the Sandwich marina. They showed up 40 minutes after the initial call for help. It was a longggg slowwww ride but they got me back. The tow would have been over a thousand without the tow insurance. If you have a boat and don't have tow insurance, you shouldn't own a boat.

That was a very good vlog

Cool video! I'd love that job!

if you own a boat you have to have this membership it will save you a ton of money. its not if you use it its when you use it

So interesting

Great Video If I ever get a Boat ill get the insurance

Fun video and very informative 👍

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jules!

Good to see life jackets being worn on board. Does he use a kill chord?

Best job in the world 🎉

Aren't you the dude from Happy Ours? Your voice sounds the same and that gy live in the Cape also

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s me! Lol

I’ve been a TowboatUS member for 20 years and knock on wood have never needed them, I also have the optional trailer assist which is only $15 more per year for roadside svc. BoatUS also represents the boating community in Washington and promotes many boater programs including education. Btw their graphics dept is awesome as well and have used them multiple times to do my registration #’s and boat name (extremely fast turnaround). On a different note, what careers did you and the admiral do in NY prior to moving to the sunshine state? Love your channel!

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd! Yes BoatUS is much more than towing! I forgot about the graphics too! The admiral and I both worked for Verizon Communications in NY prior to moving. I retired as a construction manager from that job after 32 years but she still works for Verizon Wireless in Florida now as an IT project manager.

Boat US is actually the better of the two I'm not even going to name the other company but they basically stiffed my dad then we called boat us and they gave us great service

A good boat insurance policy will cover boat towing 😊 found out my state State Farm policy could be billed directly or reimburse me

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

I found out the hard way that regulat insurance doesn’t cover you when on a different boat. I have insurance for my big boat but my pontoon wasn’t covered. When I broke down on the pontoon I needed to pay out of pocket. I now purchased an unlimited towing plan from BoatUS. It covers any boat I’m driving.

@joshlindemeier2434

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs sounds like maybe you just need better insurance on your pontoon…my insurance covered my tow for running out of fuel…the fuel gauge malfunctioned stopped at 1/4 tank, found out the hard way when I first bought the boat and was trying to run down the fuel winter storage 🤦‍♂️…don’t get me wrong I see advantages of a tow membership much like AAA for cars but everyone should already be paying for insurance so why not find a company that truly covers boaters needs in there “standard” policy 🤔

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have insurance at all on the pontoon at the time as it was new to me. I do now, but like the flexibility of having tow coverage on any boat I’m on.

I want this

They hiring? Good stuff Cappy.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

That I don’t know. I did see a job posting for a towboat Captain in fort myers. Flagship towing.

@cardio10101

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs great retiree job if part time.

@rexrexrex992

8 ай бұрын

Im a Great Lakes towboat captain. Love it! Having pretty much mastered my piloting and seamanship skills for the small craft that was available to me, the towboat gig allowed me to take them to the next level. If you want to boat with purpose and you like problem solving, it’s a great job. They’re always looking for captains up here.

I don't understand, if your boat is disabled and on a trailer at the boat ramp, why would you put it in the water and have it towed to your dock? It seems like that is the exact opposite of what you would do with a disabled boat.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

That boat was actually crane lifted from a yard and placed on the trailer, then towed back to the owners dock.

What a funny accent. Where’s this guy from?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Puerto Rico

I just renewed my gold plan.......

Tow tow tow your boat gently down the stream

Watching the tow boat episode so good !! Very informative !! I just came back from naples flew down and drove back to nj with my girlfriend who’s 3 month snow bird time is over i have to start working on my boat love your videos will sign up for tow insurance whats the discount code ?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Code is in the video near the end.

200 per year that is a no brainer. Why would you not!!

the music makes me think andrew camarata

7:07 Nice job moving that vessel to the dock. I have Geico for towing, never used it. Should I still have the Tow Boat yearly member ship?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

10 ай бұрын

If you have the TowBoat unlimited membership, you have towing on any boat you drive, not just the boat you have insured thru Geico. I learned that the hard way!

@darrisb1727

10 ай бұрын

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs How does it work? I call and the Tow Boat picks someone up do that someone have to pay and submit reimbursement to Geico? Probably should ask them for some reason I think they told me that with my old boat.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

10 ай бұрын

The insured member(You) needs to be aboard.

Is there a service anything like this on the west coast? I have been out playing around with boats for over 30 years and have only seen law enforcement and coast guard

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

BoatUS is everywhere.

5:55 -How much horse power? -We got 103.1 50's -21 50 -3 150's ??????😅

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

4 ай бұрын

Twin 150’s!

what do they have in the madison, wisconsin area

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

There are numerous tow ports on Lake Michigan near Milwaukee. You can check out all the BoatUS services on their webpage and clicking on “service locator”, then entering your location.

@patrickcotter4992

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs thank you

Pan pan pan

is there a standard tip if you are a member?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Good question. I don’t know the answer to that.

Cpt Andreas is from Greece ?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. I believe Puerto Rico?

It's CAVALRY not Calvery.

Carry a tow rope with you….if it’s a popular boating area somebody is likely to give you a tow if you can flag them down. But also tow package with these guys is pretty cheap insurance just like carrying roadside on your vehicles.

Ins. Not that high not 2 have it

Good commercial

😮

Whats the pay like for a captain?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

8 ай бұрын

They get paid per tow, so if no calls, no pay. Not sure what their cut is but I’m guessing it’s a good chunk of the tow fee($350/hr)

Only 600 tow boats ?

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Only?

This is a advertisement.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Yep, promotional video as stated, but nothing staged. The mayday and tows were real life stories that happen the day we rode with the tow boat.

I will never use a Tow Service again. My insurance company used Boat US to salvage my boat after my Ex blew it up with me in it. I had salvaged thousands of dollars' worth of equipment already and had it sitting on the dock, and they stole all of it while I was not there! They also stole the firearms that were aboard my boat! They are thieves and I will Never suggest to anyone to use them! Always use a local independent salvage company and oversee their work.

Sorry to see the direction your channel is taking. Disappointing that you need to try to sell me something. Unsubscribing.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Ай бұрын

Sorry you feel that way. Far be it for me to try to make a few bucks on the side when I spend upwards of 20 hours a week editing videos for you. Good luck finding a channel that doesn’t.

its a no brainer i pay for the premium cost its worth it

its not may day, its a pan-pan. the only thing anyone knows though is mayday.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs

Жыл бұрын

Pan pan is a non life threatening call. May Day is life and or vessel in imminent danger of loss.

@emperorbutts8937

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs yup. literally means break down. its french. same as mayday. m'aider. panne.