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TowBoatU.S. - River Forest

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TowBoatU.S. River Forest - Base In Belhaven, NC


Your Local Marine Towing Provider


SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE:

Belhaven - Washington - Pamlico Sound


Meet Capt. Wm Axson Smith - Celebrate 30 years

ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR BOAT ON & OFF THE WATER

Towing Services

Soft Ungroundings

Soft Ungroundings

With 30 years of TowBoat under his belt, Axson Smith and his hired captains can manage any obstacle to help you and your vessels towing needs. He can also give you information about any of the waters in our service area and beyond.

Soft Ungroundings

Soft Ungroundings

Soft Ungroundings

Run aground? No problem! Our experienced captains can pull you off of any sandbar you get caught up in.

Repairs

Soft Ungroundings

Battery Jump Starts & Fuel Deliveries

With our repair facility being our base for TBUS, we can get you up in running in no time! Or tow you to the repair facility of your choice! 


With our Unlimited Gold Membership, TowBoatU.S. will cover 100% of the tow from your home dock to any repair facility in the area!

Battery Jump Starts & Fuel Deliveries

Battery Jump Starts & Fuel Deliveries

Battery Jump Starts & Fuel Deliveries

Run out of fuel? Need a jump start? Need a part delivered? We got you! Fast service and always arrive happy to help with whatever task at hand.

Salvage

Battery Jump Starts & Fuel Deliveries

Trailer Assist

TBUS covers soft ungroundings, but for the hard times... We will work with your insurance company... Control oil spills - capsized vessels - left your plug in? - hit something?

Trailer Assist

Battery Jump Starts & Fuel Deliveries

Trailer Assist

For a small price, you can rest-assured if your trip hits a bump in the road, TBUS will have your back.


-100 miles of Roadside Towing

-Lock Out Service

-Flat Tire Assistance

-Jump Starts

Life Jacket Loaner Program

Ensuring Safety on the Water

 Water activities are booming, and safety should always come first. That’s why we’re excited to roll out our Life Jacket Loaner Program. Need a life jacket for boating, kayaking, or paddleboarding? Borrow one from us and head out with confidence. No cost, no hassle — just a safer way for everyone to enjoy the water. We’re committed to making every adventure in Belhaven both fun and safe. 

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TowBoatU.S. is not a rescue service. In an emergency situation, you must contact the Coast Guard or a government agency immediately.

MAIN PHONE NUMBER (252)943-215124/7 LOCAL TBUS NUMBER (252)945-5579NATIONAL TBUS DISPATCH NUMBER 1(800)391-4869

River Forest Shipyard

843 E Pantego St

(252)943-2151

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