Burlington Harbor Launch and Tow

                                           ​Our Boats

Little "Belle" is an 1976 Angler 18' with a 90 hp Yamaha Outboard and tow bar.  We found "Belle" in the back of an old abandoned power plant.  It took a winter of grinding, painting, wiring, and working out the engine before we got her in the water.  HL&T uses "Belle" for small vessel tows, refuels, jumpstarts, and of course harbor cruising.

Big "MAE" is a 1999 C-Hawk 22' with a 175 hp Yamaha Outboard and a robust towing bar.  Last fall HL&T decided to add another purpose towing boat to the operation.  We were lucky to find this one out in St. Johnsbury for a reasonable price.  It took a winter of grinding, wiring, and set up work to get the boat going, but we are happy to have this one as part of the 2021 fleet. The boat is set up with a lifting bag system for hard grounding and submerged salvages, diving support equipment, and a bow lifting crane for light duty Marine work.  We will be using "MAE" for long distance and rapid response towing all over Lake Champlain this season.

"Rachel Z" is a 2005 Penga 26' with a 125 hp Cummins/Merc inboard/outboard motor.  HL&T has had the pleasure to have this boat as a part of the operations since the start of our operations in 2019.  We have worked in partnership with the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center to have this boat as part of our operations and we couldn't be happier with it.  We use the "Rachel Z" for long distance and large vessel towing.  

24 hour Marine Services

Professional and USCG Licensed Captains

Reasonable Rates

Locally Owned and Operated

"We don't like to hear about breakdowns on the water, but HL&T is here to help you when you need assistance."




 

                     Marine Operations are in service from April 1 - November 30 every season  

Harbor Launch and Tow is now up and running for the summer of 2021.  We are very happy to have the boats running and seeing people getting out on the water again.  It was a long winter.  Especially if boats are your thing.  Wanted to remind everyone to be safe out there.  Make sure you have all the necessary safety gear on your boat, a good radio, first aid kits, and some spare water.  I always come across folks on the water that don't have towing insurance on their boats.  If you haven't gotten insurance on your boat yet, or if you don't think you need it.  Please take some time to take a look at some of the many towing insurance plans there are out there.  They are very reasonably priced and if you end up needing a tow or on the water assistance, the towing insurance will be well worth your investment trust me.
Happy Boating anyone and if you need help on the water this year...we are here to help you.     ​Mike   


                                                                                        2021 hours of operations 

                                      CALL FOR OPERATIONS AND SERVICING SCHEDULES

                                                               
 


          

Emergency Assistance hours of Operation
              
                                 24/7
Towing Service responses are immediate. Response time depends on your location, weather conditions, and availability of vessel.  Harbor Launch and Tow is set up to tow in all weather conditions and locations.  Towing and Salvage response will be determined based on the weather conditions and safety of the crew and vessels.                       

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                 Tow Service Rates:
                                     
                 EMERGENCY TOWING:  $250/HR
               PRESCHEDULE  TOWING:  $175/HR   

All Towing rates are based on an hourly rate schedule from the time the Tow Boat leaves the dock until the time the boat returns.  Hourly rates will vary according to time, distance, and requirements of the job.  Please feel free to call with any questions about services and rates.

Harbor Launch and Tow works hard to keep rates and cost to the customer affordable.  As a fellow boat owner/enthusiast, we encourage everyone out there on the water to explore towing and salvage insurance.
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              Zone 1:  Refueling:  $75+cost of fuel per gallon
                            Jumpstart:  $75
              Zone 2:  Refueling:  $100+cost of fuel per gallon
                            Jumpstart:  $100-variable
              Zone 3:  Refueling:  $125+cost of fuel per gallon
​                            Jumpstart:  $125-variable 

              SALVAGE RATES
                           Soft Grounding            $20/ft
                    Hard Grounding Salvage:   $200/ft-VARIABLE
                       Submerged Salvage:       $250/ft-VARIABLE
               
        FUEL AND OIL SPILL CLEANUP
                  Emergency Fuel and Oil Spill Cleanup
                      HAZWOPPER 40 CERTIFIED
              PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
            Over Land Transportr
                      Local and New England Towing:
                        VT, NH, NY, MA, ME, RI, Conn. 
                         
                         Local (up to 10 miles):  $150
                         Local (10-20 miles):  $200
                    Out of town (20-50 miles):  $250
                             
                            Open Road (50+ miles):
                               Hook up fee:  $75
            Return Charge:  $100 minimum-VARIABLE 
                     Vessels up to 22ft:  $2.85/mile
                     Vessels 22 ft- 30 ft: $3.25/mile
                               Call for Scheduling 
                           
   INSTRUCTION - TRAINING - BOATHANDLING    $75/Hour

                   Maintenance/Repair/Fabrication
                             Please call for rates
                          On Site Consults-$50/hr
  
   HL&T will respond in most weather condition.

  

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Water Taxi/Launch Service - Scenic Burlington Harbor Tours

                       By reservation only

                          Payments and Partnerships:
                          BoatUS
                          SeaTow
                            Gieco
                        Progressive
                           Allstate
                         Credit Card
​       All major credit cards accepted
           
               Licensed and Insured              

               Water Taxi Launch Service serving​:
                                    By reservation only
                       
​                             Burlington Harbor Moorings
                     North Beach Transient mooring area
                                      Oakledge Park
                                 Burlington Boat House
                                Burlington Harbor Marina
                                     Ferry Dock Marina 
                                    Shelburne Shipyard

                Children under 10 free accompanied by adult

                                 Call for reservations
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