The Sea Smart™ Story

For years, the marine industry has recognized a need for a more reliable, more powerful alternative to the use of cell phones as the primary means of communicating with fellow boaters and, more importantly, those back on shore.

The United States Coast Guard has vehemently warned boaters against using cell phones as their primary means of communicating on the water because of its limited range, spotty coverage and private, one-to-one connection which, compared to VHF’s broadcast ability, is useless when a problem arises on the water.

To date, satellite phone service has been boaters’ only alternative to cell phone connectivity gap problems. However, it suffers some of same drawbacks as cell service (i.e.: spotty coverage during inclement weather), and is generally too expensive for most boaters.

As such, no viable consumer alternative to cell phones has existed … until now!

As the nation’s experts in marine assistance, with over twenty years of experience aiding boaters on the water, Sea Tow® is well aware of the incalculable, and potentially life-saving, value of having a direct, reliable connection from the boat to the shore, especially when that connection includes reliable phone communications and real-time vessel location.

Because of this, Sea Tow felt compelled to create a service that would provide boaters with a viable, affordable alternative to using cell phones on the water. That service is Sea Smart™.

The best part? You probably already have everything you need to take advantage of this service right on your boat!

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