Peace of Mind, for just $69 Season.
Here's the fine print about how we do it . . . Just help out with the gas if you need a service call!
So Go ahead and get away from the crowd this season. Find yourself a secluded anchorage , and relax.
If something goes wrong at sea . . . we'll be right there!
"Soft" Ungrounding
Oftentimes when boats go aground, (power or sail) all they need is a skilful pull, and they carry on unscathed. As an OBL Member you just cover the cost of fuel, usually less than $100. Compare that to about $20 per foot or more. Note: A "Hard" grounding means the vessel has been seriously damaged, and/or requires additional tugs and/or pumps and/or other special equipment and is thus normally covered by hull insurance and will be billed accordingly.
Sail under tow
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The pins on the map below (Severn Sound, Georgian Bay) show the locations of disabled or stranded boats assisted by an OBL Service Craft. |
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It's not true that you can always "sail back" if the engine quits.
However, it is true that (as an OBL Member) you can get a tow Day or Night, May 1 through October 31, within our service area.
Power under tow
"I've got twin engines, I can always get back on the other one". Always is like never. Never say never.
The increased amount of ethanol now being added to gasoline will likely mean many more boat engine failures; it doesn't affect automobiles so much, because they are not laid-up for the winter . . . idle time that allows ethanol to silently attack your engine & fuel system! (click on the highlighted boat engine link for details)
Technical help . . . at sea!
Dave Holding will most likely be the guy that comes out to help. Dave has over 20 years experience solving technical issues. Oftentimes a minor adjustment is all that is needed. No Labour charges! If he can't solve your problem on the spot, he'll tow you back to your home port - for just the cost of fuel, (usually less than $100).
