ABOUT US

A Brief History and Explanation of our Company & Services

American Boating Services is the brain child of Tim Hyatt and Dawn Schieferdecker.  Tim was born into a family who owned a marine business.  His grandfather and eventually his parents owned 24 boats and motors, which back in the day they rented to the public for fishing or pleasure boating.  In later years Tim worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic, a Captain for two different marine towing companies, and ran his own diving business.  He has made the Intercoastal and offshore trip from Florida to Connecticut on many occasions.  Tim has experience operating boats from 18-72 feet for both municipalities and private owners.  Dawn was also born into a marine industry family.  Her grandfather built and ran Essex Island Marina on the Connecticut River, where she has worked for over 15 years.  Dawn is currently the marina manager. 

It is our philosophy that the boating public should receive fair, professional service at a reasonable price.  The boating season on Long Island Sound is about six months, if Mother Nature cooperates.  Recreational boaters should only have to pay for on-water assistance service when they can use their boat.  And the last thing that a boater in distress needs is additional concern.  Wouldn’t it be nice to have a family member that you could call for help - someone who you trust to respond quickly and treat you fairly?  American Boating Services, in conjunction with Affordable Boat Tow (Milford, CT), provides this service to its family of members as Two Brothers Towing.  Who better to come your aid than two brothers who have a combined experience of more than 60 years in rescue operations and over 80 years on the water?  Become a member of our family today!

Please contact us with any questions @ (860) 227-8598, or via email, by clicking here.