How to Find a Boat Towing Service Company

Using a towing service is a convenience for boat owners who do not want to transport the boat themselves. Checking several sources is the best way to find a reliable towing service. The boat owner should make sure to find out in advance what needs to be done in order to prepare the boat to be towed.

• Ask a friend who owns a boat for a towing service recommendation. Find out if your friend was happy with the service. Ask how much the service charges as well before you make the call.


• Check the Yellow Pages to find a boat towing service. Contact one of the companies to find out the cost for transporting your boat. Give the company all of the information on your boat including the size and the engine type. Write down the towing estimate and continue checking to see if you can find a lower price.  


• Look online to find a boat towing company. Use a search engine and go to one of the websites in the results. Scan through the website to see if you can get a quote online. Make sure to input the correct boat size to get an accurate quote. Call the company if you cannot get an online price.  


• Call your boat insurance company to find a towing service. Ask the agent to give you several towing providers so you can compare the different prices. Find out from your agent which towing companies have the best reputation for quality service to help you make your decision.


• Decide which towing service to use and set up a time to meet at the location where you keep the boat. Ask the towing representative what you need to do to prepare your boat. Remove any valuables and follow the instructions to get your boat ready for the towing service. Make sure to inspect the boat after it arrives at the new location.