gonorn Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 So having yet again last weekend spent an hour towing another boat back to Salterns after finding him drifting past the chain ferry, I find my self wondering what would happen if it was me. I know I have a brand new engine and they should be bullet proof but what if... This is just my view but I don't see the RNLI as the AA of the sea like some of these weekend boaters seem too. With that I'm thinking of joining Sea Start, does anyone have any views or experience with them before I hand over my money, They also have a referral system in place for boat show tickets so If anyone is a member and wants the referral let me know (assuming I join) Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 MikeSea start are well worth the money (even for piece of mind). I’ve had my own boat towed back from Chichester to southampton a few years ago, and a friend has had his boat towed to Bembridge, then the seastart guy ran us back to southampton in his rib at 30knots ! They are a good organisation. If you join though I hope you never need them! NeilSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 I've been thinking about it for a long time. Hard to justify the expense if I only go out a couple of times a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 So: An existing member who wants boat show tickets can refer you so They & yourself get tickets. Anyone want to refer little old Me so we can get our tickets too ? If someone doesn't want the tickets I could always use the extra ones. There will be tickets for the referral & myself. " What the Hell " ! ! I've spent a fortune already this week. Another £144. I'll have to leave off the beer for 2 nights Anyone want to refer me? We'll exchange a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 So: An existing member who wants boat show tickets can refer you so They & yourself get tickets. Anyone want to refer little old Me so we can get our tickets too ? If someone doesn't want the tickets I could always use the extra ones. There will be tickets for the referral & myself. " What the Hell " ! ! I've spent a fortune already this week. Another £144. I'll have to leave off the beer for 2 nights Anyone want to refer me? We'll exchange a PM. I’ve sent you a PM mate.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 The club gives reassurance on this front, and so does buddy boating, but if you go out alone when others might not be about it can make sense.I have helped/been aboard other's craft and towed a few club boats!R Hooky and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Yes Rob. I completely agree but I know others in the club have been delighted with the service. I think I'll give it a go and we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 I have been with sea start for a number of years and have had to use their service on 3 occasions. You also get a free hour of labour with membership if you need a marine engineer to repair / replace something. It gives peace of mind for £3 per week, not much when you consider the price of boating. One of the benefits of being a member of PBSBAC is the opportunity to go out with other boats or to call other club members on CH6 if you need assistance when you are on your own. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 A problem with sea start is the range they cover, up to 3 mile offshore, ok for very local boating but not for much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonorn Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thanks all for your input I'm going to join like Tony said its £3.00 a week a no brainer from a cost point of view. I'm only a 5mt boat so 90% of my fishing is within 3 miles off shore, much further out and I would hope to be a with a buddy boat anyway, but its a good point to remember. Funny enough every boat I have towed back in this year has been from inside the harbour entrance. Jim and Hooky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Saw Sea Start towing someone in and got this on my phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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