Towing you can trust
TRUSTED TOWBOAT SERVICES SINCE 1987.
Tow Boat U.S. began on the East and West coasts, serving busy waterways with towing, fuel delivery, battery jump starts, and soft ungrounding. In 2001, Charlie Meyer brought that same dependable service to the Lake of the Ozarks and founded Tow Boat U.S. Lake of the Ozarks.
After many years of committed service, Charlie retired and passed the torch to Captain Travis Coleman in 2019. Under Travis’s leadership, the company has continued to grow, adding four more boats and expanding coverage across the Quad Lake region, including all of Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, Pomme de Terre Lake, Stockton Lake, and other Missouri waterways.
Our Services
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Boat Towing
Fast and safe towing for disabled vessels on Missouri lakes and rivers.
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Fuel Delivery
We bring fuel directly to your location so you can get back on the water.
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Battery Jump Starts
Dead battery, no stress. Our team shows up fast with the right equipment to get you powered up and back on the move. Safe, simple, and handled by a real person who knows what to do.
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Dock‑to‑Dock & Slip Transport
We move your boat, vessel, or PWC with care. Whether you need a lift to a new dock, a service shop, or a launch ramp, our captains handle the transport safely and effectively.
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Ungrounding Services
Aground or stuck on shallow shoreline? Our captains provide safe, reliable refloat assistance on any Missouri waterway.
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Salvage & Wreck Removal
Professional recovery for abandoned, damaged, or sunken vessels.
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Vessel Recovering & Dewatering
Refloating vessels that have sunk or taken on water and removing excess water.
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Underwater Inspections and Retrieval
Certified divers recover lost items, retrieve fouled anchors, and inspect boat hulls or submerged gear with care and precision.
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Spill Response & Environmental Cleanup
Contain and manage fuel or oil spills to protect Missouri waterways
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Transport & Safety Support
Passenger transport and vessel assistance to get you and your vessel safely to shore.
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Trailer assist
Trailer trouble happens. When it does, Tow Boat U.S. will find a trusted tow company and get help on the way. Safe, quick, and handled for you.
HEAR FROM OUR
HAPPY CLIENTS
Fast, excellent service. Liam was our captain and he was very thorough and took great care of us. He even made sure we made the tow back to our slip and that everything was tied down. It’s never ideal to break down on the water, but if you have their insurance for $200 a year, I don’t know who wouldn’t own it. It’s not that expensive and these guys save you money.
Travis Kramer
Nice group of guys. Very professional and courteous. They were a little busy when I called them. However, they were up front with me about the estimated time and estimated cost. They overestimated on both. They got my boat to me sooner than expected and under the cost I was quoted. Thank you guys for your services. Hopefully, I never need a tow again, but if I do, you'll be the one I call.
Jim Templeton
This is an awesome service, they will actually bring you gas if you break down, tow your boat, give you a jump or whatever you need! The crew will show up quick and they know the Lake extremely well so you won’t be stranded in a random cove or in the middle of the insane choppy waters for long. Get your membership so you don’t have to worry when you break down. Seriously the membership costs less than a tank of gas in most boats, and they are always just a phone call away! Highly recommend!
Jess Morgan
LAKE OF THE OZARKS • POMME DE TERRE • STOCKTON • TRUMAN RESERVOIR • STATEWIDE • NATIONWIDE
Our Membership Plans
Why a Tow Boat U.S. Membership Makes Sense
A Tow Boat U.S. membership pays for itself fast. The average non-member tow in Missouri costs more than 700 dollars and daytime assistance averages about 350 dollars per hour. With a membership, you avoid those surprise bills and get priority help when you need it most.
Not all memberships are created Equal
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Real local people, real help, real fast, available 24/7/365.
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600+ towboats in 300+ ports nationwide
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Trusted by over 800,00 members
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5 USGC licensed vessels serving the Lake of the Ozarks alone
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Port 1: Camden on the Lake – Boat "Martha Mae" 4701
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Port 2: Formula Boats of Missouri – Boat "John Leslie" 4705
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Port 3: Lodge of Four Seasons – Boat "The Whaler" 4702
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Port 4: 31MM – Boat " The Convertible" 4704
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Unlimited towing, jumpstarts, fuel delivery, soft ungrounding, and dock-to-repair service
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One membership covers all borrowed, owned, or chartered watercrafts
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Tow Boat U.S. Coastal Towing - $215/ Year
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Coastal and inland coverage (including Florida)
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100% for dock-to-dock-tows for repair after 30 days of active membership
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Covers any boat you own, borrow, or charter
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Unlimited on-the-water towing 24/7/365
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Tows outside of *Tow Boat U.S. Service Area capped at $3,000
*Service is provided within established Tow Boat U.S. service areas. If assistance is needed on a lake or river that does not have a TowBoatUS port, TowBoatUS will arrange service through a local towing provider and will cover the cost of that tow according to your membership terms.
Tow Boat U.S. Freshwater Towing - $130/ Year
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Coverage for inland lakes and rivers (excluding Florida)
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100% for dock-to-dock tows for repair after 30 days of active membership
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Covers any boat you own, borrow, or charter
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Unlimited on-the-water towing 24/7/365
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Tows outside of *Tow Boat U.S. Service Area capped at $3,000
Both memberships come with exclusive perks like
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Discounts on fuel, slips, and repairs at 1,200+ boating businesses across the U.S.
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600+ Tow Boat U.S. Towboats and 300+ ports across the U.S. (nation's largest fleet)
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Exclusive rewards at West Marine (BoatU.S. and West Marine are retail partners)
Download the app
Make boating easier with the TowBoatUS App. One tap lets you request assistance, send your GPS location, and get help wherever you are in Missouri.
