Breakdowns like this is why I pay $78.00 a year for tow insurance.
And it's also why I switched to Verizon phone service.
I would generally NOT have phone service when on the river, none on Tims Ford and spotty on Priest.
Since I fish all year round, I don't want to get stranded anywhere on the water when it's 20 degrees.
I have taken to carrying a battery pack (jump starter) on my boat instead of jumper cables. That eliminates the need for someone with a battery to happen by.
I've used it to jump two boats and one truck at ramps so far.
So, maintain your equipment as best as you can, try to plan ahead to cope with emergencies and hope that a Good Samaritan happens by if you don't have the tow insurance.
$78.00 a year is a lot better than a $240 tow bill, plus if you are trailering you boat, it is covered then too.
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