Just bought my 1st boat - thousands of questions..

[KeithD]

OK, maybe only one or two to start.
We will take delivery Saturday of a 2000 Sundancer 260.
We'll be keeping the boat at SurfSide 3 (MM) in Lindenhurst.

My inital 2 questions:
Towing services? Should I go with SeaTow, or BoatUS? Which one will have better service on the South Shore?

Also, if we hire a private captain for some lessons, what is a ballpark rate I can figure on?

Thanks in advance,
KeithD

 

[Double D]

I can only go by my experience...........SEATOW

 

[Ratdoggy]

I use BoatUS I've never had to wait longer than a half hour or so

 

[slats]

Sea Tow has more presence around Long Island.

 

[walterv]

quote:

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Originally posted by Double D

I can only go by my experience...........SEATOW

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Don would know

I agree seatow....

walter

 

[Never North]

I also agree Seatow.....

Eppy

 

[Fun Time]

Next question should be... How do I get one of those Anchors under my RO name? Answer...Sign up as a member of BoaterEd.

 

[KeithD]

OK OK - I crumble under the pressure! I've joined.
How do I get the fancy anchor now?

Also, any estimates on a captain's rate for boater training?
Thank you,
KeithD

 

[Double D]

check this out :

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/boa/376453320.html

 

[Holy Grail]

I say Boat US, especially if you are boating anywhere from Amityville to Reynolds Channel. Great coverage.

 

[JeffN]

Boat US gets fewer calls so more available.

And your anchor is being minted in Taiwan as we speak...