Peace of Mind on the Water: BoatU.S. Unveils Simplified Saltwater Coverage

BoatU.S. recently announced an updated Saltwater Towing Membership designed to simplify coverage and eliminate long-standing confusion around its previous membership towing options. For years, boaters have had questions about the differences between the Unlimited and Unlimited Gold memberships, particularly when it came to dock-to-dock towing for repairs. This new membership structure streamlines the offering into one clear, easy-to-understand product.

Under the new program, the former Unlimited and Unlimited Gold memberships have been consolidated into a single Saltwater Towing Membership. This membership provides 100% coverage for dock-to-dock tows for repairs, which was previously only included with the Unlimited Gold option. The goal of this change is to remove uncertainty and ensure members know exactly what is covered when they need assistance.

The Saltwater Towing Membership is priced at $215.00 per year and offers comprehensive on-the-water coverage. Locally in Fort Lauderdale, members are covered up to 90 miles offshore, which includes nearby Bahamian destinations such as West End, Freeport, and Bimini. This expanded offshore range is a major benefit for South Florida boaters who frequently cross to the Bahamas.

For those unfamiliar with a BoatU.S. membership, it covers 100% of the cost of towing for on-the-water breakdowns, soft ungroundings, jump starts, and fuel deliveries. While members pay for the fuel itself, there is no charge for the service of bringing it out to the vessel. These benefits can quickly add up when unexpected issues arise on the water.

Beyond towing, BoatU.S. members also enjoy valuable savings through exclusive discounts on fuel, dockage at marinas, boating gear, insurance and special offers retail partner West Marine. The membership is backed by the nation’s largest on-water towing fleet with 342 active ports, providing trusted assistance wherever your boating adventures take you. Coverage is nationwide and applies to every boat you own, borrow, or rent, offering flexibility and peace of mind no matter how or where you boat.

To put the value into perspective, the average non-member tow typically costs between $800.00 and $950.00, while a tow from the Bahamas can easily exceed $5,500.00. At $215.00 per year, the Saltwater Towing Membership is one of the most cost-effective investments a boater can make for peace of mind and protection on the water.

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale frequently offers promotions of $50.00 off for NEW members and $50.00 off membership renewals at local events such as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the Pompano Beach Nautical Flea Market. With these savings, a yearly membership can be secured for $165.00 per year.

For more information about the new Saltwater Towing Membership or to sign up, please contact our office at 954-783-7821 or Sales Manager Hunter DeCamp at hdecamp@tbusftl.com.