Vessel Assist San Diego  

Owning 11 boats I have had the pleasure and the pain of using many different types of electronics. With the advent of all-in-one systems there are plenty to choose from. Two of the most popular systems are built by Garmin and Raymarine.

GARMIN 4212. (I also run the 5212, which I believe is a better system than the 4212 because of the touch screen, but to be fair to the Raymarine I will compare the 4212.) The Garmin is a very dependable unit with as many options as a mariner would likely need…

Understanding the difference between towing and salvage can save boaters money and aggrevation. Historically and legally, salvage is any voluntary and successful rescue of a boat., its cargo and/or its passengers from a peril at sea. BoatUS, however, narrows this definition. When contracting for towing services on behalf of its 600,000 members, it requires that marine assistance companies distinguish between simple towing and/or soft groundings and the more serious and expensive salvage efforts where distress or danger exist…

It’s been two years in the making but “Vessel Assist La Jolla” is up and running ready to serve in Mission Bay.  The all aluminum 24′ MonArk is nicknamed “THE TANK” but don’t let the nickname fool you. Powered with a 240 HP Cummins diesel and a Bravo X drive the “La Jolla” will top [...]

Robert Butler, President of Vessel Assist San Diego received a call from a marine surveyor. “Rob I have a task that I think you may be able to help me with.” Always into a challenge Rob was all ears. “I have a 30’ vessel sunk on the bottom of Lake Powell in 400’ of water [...]

Captain Rob Butler had a dilemma. He needed to be in Clearwater Florida for the Annual Boat US/Vessel Assist Meeting and he also needed to be present at the San Diego Bay Bass Tournament. Rob Butler Personally donates $2500.00 cash and gives every contestant a free Basic Membership adding up to another $3200.00.
Normally every February [...]

It’s that time of year again when the long range calls start ringing. 200 mile tows are common for Vessel Assist San Diego; in fact Vessel Assist San Diego often sends Rescue boats Deep into Mexico to assist stranded Boaters. With a fleet of eight Boats in San Diego that assisted over 3100 boats last [...]