MARINE TOWING

Route the disabled boat and the destination it actually needs.

YardSlot coordinates sourcing for routine marine towing and movement needs, then connects repair, yard or storage dependencies. YardSlot is not the towboat, emergency dispatcher or salvage operator.

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MARINE SERVICE ROUTING

We'll match the right service path.

Marine Towing

Exact boat location and best position/location share
Vessel type, LOA, beam, draft and approximate weight
Nature of breakdown or grounding

Provider fit, timing and pricing must be confirmed

A CLEARER WAY TO START

Start a Marine Towing request with the details that matter.

YardSlot coordinates sourcing for routine marine towing and movement needs, then connects repair, yard or storage dependencies. YardSlot is not the towboat, emergency dispatcher or salvage operator.

What you tell us

Exact boat location and best position/location share · Vessel type, LOA, beam, draft and approximate weight · Nature of breakdown or grounding

What YardSlot coordinates

YardSlot classifies the movement, seeks suitable operator capabilities, and coordinates any destination or yard dependencies.

What the provider confirms

The operator confirms service area, safe scope, vessel fit, availability, and actual charges.

Start with a common request

Choose a situation to prefill the problem description, then edit it to match your boat.

Disabled vessel needs tow to repair Planned dock-to-dock yard movement Soft grounding without immediate peril

Choose towing, delivery, transport, or specialized recovery.Starting a request is free. YardSlot coordinates provider fit, quote details and applicable YardSlot fees before booking.

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WHAT YARDSLOT CAN COORDINATE

What this service can involve.

On-water towing

Source an appropriate commercial towing provider for a disabled vessel when the situation is a routine tow rather than salvage.

Dock-to-dock movement

Coordinate planned movement from a home dock or marina to a repair facility, yard or another suitable destination.

Assistance categories

Route requests that may be handled as soft ungrounding, fuel delivery or jump-start by providers that offer those services.

COMMON SCENARIOS

Common requests.

Disabled vessel needs tow to repairPlanned dock-to-dock yard movementSoft grounding without immediate perilFuel delivery requestBattery jump-start requestTow followed by haul-out or storage

WHAT WE NEED TO START

Basic information is enough to start.

Exact boat location and best position/location share
Vessel type, LOA, beam, draft and approximate weight
Nature of breakdown or grounding
Whether anyone is in danger or vessel is taking on water
Desired destination and why it needs to go there
Insurance / towing-membership information if the owner wants to use it

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GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

Coverage depends on provider reach.

Marine towing is highly geographic. YardSlot routes to commercial operators serving the vessel’s actual waterway and can coordinate a receiving yard or marina where available. Provider service boundaries and conditions must be confirmed for each request.

BoatUS distinguishes routine towing/ungrounding from salvage based on immediate peril and special equipment. A sinking vessel, hard grounding, fire, vessel taking on water or operation requiring specialized salvage equipment can fall outside routine towing. For immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency authority or established marine emergency service directly.

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