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Sea Tow South Shore

Serving Boston's South Shore, Cape Cod Bay and areas offshore

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Capt. Ethan Maass
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You may rest assured that your vessel will be in good hands due to the trained and committed captains we have on staff. Our commitment to safety and customer satisfaction has helped make us the leading and most respected marine assistance provider in the world. Our captains are standing by 24/7 to assist our members both on and off the water. Give us a call any time, we can help or just say hello!

Our Team

Ethan Maass - Owner/Captain
Captain Ethan Maass has been the owner of Sea Tow South Shore since 2004, and serves as lead captain. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master's License (with assistance towing and sailing endorsements), PADI dive certification, OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification and numerous other marine-related qualifications. Prior to running Sea Tow South Shore, Capt. Ethan was in the U.S. Coast Guard, worked for the Boston Pilots and Boston -area ferry companies.

Gary Myette - Captain
Captain Gary, a lifelong boater, joined Sea Tow South Shore in 2011. Having operated many different types of boats over the years, Captain Gary is highly capable at tackling the wide array of situations Sea Tow encounters in assisting boaters on the water.

Paul Carter - Captain
Capt. Paul joined Sea Tow South Shore in 2008 and operates our towboats across our entire area-of-responsibility (AOR). As a long time boater in this area, and occasional charter fishing captain. Paul knows the waters well and is available to expertly assist boaters out on the water.

Jeff Martell - Captain
Joining the Sea Tow South Shore team in 2013, Capt. Jeff brings a lifetime of boating and cruising experience from Maine to the Bahamas. As a resident of Scituate, Jeff can often be found manning our towboat in Scituate Harbor. With experience as a Navy salvage diver, home builder and a long distance cruiser Capt. Jeff brings a wealth of problem solving skill to the job and can expertly assist boaters throughout our area.

Tyler Hannigan - Captain
A career firefighter, Capt. Tyler is a Captain in the Norwell Fire Department. He can also be found all around the South Shore repairing boats and heavy equipment with his distinctive blue and white Hannigan Enterprises service truck. He's been with Sea Tow South Shore for several years now and can be seen anywhere in Cape Cod Bay assisting boaters.

Eric Morgan - Captain
When he takes a break from working full-time as a Marshfield firefighter, Capt. Eric is a rescue diver and fire department trainer. He can found anywhere in Sea Tow South Shore's area of responsibility assisting boaters.

Pete Degnan - Captain
Another Marshfield firefighter, when Capt. Pete isn't out on a Sea Tow boat he crosses the U.S. working for a animal rescue organization. 

Our Boats

Sea Tow Osprey - 26' Twin Vee

This twin outboard-powered towboat is one of Sea Tow's primary response vessels for the Cape Cod Bay area. Capable of running at 30 knots and carrying a variety of assistance and recovery equipment, this boat is a welcome sight when it arrives to help you out on the water. Equipment: towing gear, electric and gasoline powered dewatering pumps, firefighting gear, first aid, Radio direction finder (RDF) and dive equipment.

Sea Tow Yellowfin - 2018 28' North River Boats Almar RAIV

 

Sea Tow 5 - 24' Boston Whaler

This twin outboard-powered towboat is one of Sea Tow's response vessels for the Cape Cod Bay area. Capable of running at 30+ knots and carrying a variety of assistance and recovery equipment, this boat is a welcome sight when it arrives to help you out on the water. Equipment: towing gear, electric and gasoline-powered dewatering pumps, first aid and damage control gear.

Sea Tow 36 - 1984 36'

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A Reminder That Could Save Your Life

 

Every year on April 4 (4/06) a worldwide campaign promoted by ACR Electronics, Inc. called 406 Day raises awareness about safety devices called Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). These use a 406 MHz frequency to connect to a constellation of National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) satellites that can alert a ground station that a vessel or individual is in distress and requires immediate assistance while continually updating the user’s position.  

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Boat Lifts for the Lakes

No matter what size lake you’re on, you might want to get your boat up and out of the water to protect your investment. Lifting a boat from the water when it’s not being used prevents algae and other harmful lake crud from being deposited on a boat’s hull and engine’s running gear. This foreign-substance-ring that forms at the waterline and mossy growth on the hull can be tough to remove, especially if it isn’t cleaned immediately sometimes forcing the use of harsh chemicals. Lastly, lifts prevent your boat from bashing into the dock. You may also want to get your lift covered which keeps the rain and sun off the boat. A lift also eliminates the need to own a trailer for storage. But there’s plenty to consider before purchasing.   Read More »
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