This is as close as I want to get to having Two Lucky Fish appear astern Vessel Assist Remedy in a photograph on the internet. Know what I mean?
But see, I keep hearing Captain Richard Rodriguez’s words ringing in my ear. This morning, in Anacortes, while he enjoyed the breakfast Bagel Eggel I’d just prepared for him, he asked, again, if I were a Boat U.S. Vessel Assist member.
I was obliged to admit that I am not. It’s a great program, and I’m all for it, but I’ve got the optional towing rider on my vessel insurance, see. “How much will that cover?” Um, I’m not sure.
That’s when his Words, like some Evil Omen, pierced my soul to its very core…
“You Will Be Mine”
2 responses so far ↓
Richard Rodriguez // Aug 11, 2008 at 10:41 am
OH yes: You WILL be mine.
Bruce Moore // Aug 14, 2008 at 10:56 am
I am a regular reader of BE, and consider every picture and tale an object lesson. I’m also a new boat owner. I told my insurance broker I intended to join BoatUS and upgrade my Vessel Assist membership. He told me I didn’t need to. My policy covers such costs up to the total value of the boat.
I asked why the carrier wouldn’t prefer I have a membership, and save them money. He replied, “the carrier wants you to do the right thing – that’s why they cover you.”
Being new to all of this, it’s a little beyond my grasp. Presumably the carrier (Chub) pays negotiated fees on my behalf. But they reimburse me for my payment in full. Can you, or the Captain, make this a little more clear?
Cheers,
Bruce
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