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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Need a Tow ?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:02 pm 
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BoatU.S. is offering a smart phone app that helps boaters call for a tow and adds location and tracking features.

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Jerry Cardarelli, BoatU.S.'s vice president of towing services, in a statement.
"The moment you hit the app's 'Call Now for a Tow' button, it automatically provides us with critical information before our crew even answers the phone. We think the app really adds a new layer of comfort and peace of mind," he added.


Available for iPhone and Android phones. You need not be a Boat US member to get the app.
Get it here:
http://www.boatus.com/towing/app.asp

It's already on my phone......

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230 Mike
 Post subject: Re: Need a Tow ?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:12 pm 
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Sweet! Thanks for the heads up. That's a nice app.

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MichaelB
 Post subject: Re: Need a Tow ?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:33 pm 
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nice! just downloaded and istalled on my samsung moment!

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aguyindallas
 Post subject: Re: Need a Tow ?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:40 pm 
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Thanks, thats awesome!

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Decision
 Post subject: Re: Need a Tow ?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:04 pm 
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You know you wouldn't want to use this as a replacement for the DSC function on VHF radios, but for some boats without a VHF radio or GPS, I wonder if this app or similar app could be further used to aid immediate help to a boater in distress as in coast guard notification? Just thinking out loud.......

Mike.

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taz42169
 Post subject: Re: Need a Tow ?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:11 pm 
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Awesome...Thanks for the heads up....

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