For boaters, having a VHF radio aboard is the best way to get emergency help from nearby vessels, but for routine requests for on water assistance, BoatUS reports that cellular phones are now the #1 choice to call for a towboat.

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For boaters, having a VHF radio aboard is the best way to get emergency help from nearby vessels, but for routine requests for on water assistance, BoatUS reports that cellular phones are now the #1 choice to call for a towboat.

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For boaters, having a VHF radio aboard is the best way to get emergency help from nearby vessels, but for routine requests for on water assistance, BoatUS reports that cellular phones are now the #1 choice to call for a towboat. photo copyright BoatUS Press Room taken at and featuring the class

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