TowBoatUS Alpine Now Assisting Recreational Boaters on Hudson River
From helm to port owner: Capt. Troy Dube opens his first TowBoatUS port
ALPINE, N.J. – May 6, 2026 – TowBoatUS Alpine is now open and serving recreational boaters navigating the Hudson River. Owned and operated by Capt. Troy Dube, TowBoatUS Alpine delivers around-the-clock on-water assistance for boaters including on-water towing, fuel delivery, battery jumps, and soft ungroundings.
TowBoatUS Alpine is uniquely positioned to serve a critical stretch of the Hudson River—from the Statue of Liberty to the Mario Cuomo Bridge and the East River that has historically lacked dedicated on-water towing and assistance services. This new operation fills a longstanding gap, providing boaters with a reliable and responsive safety net.
“As a lifelong boater, I care deeply about this community and ensuring fellow boaters have access to reliable on-water assistance,” said Dube.
The port operates a SAFE Boats Defender 25 response vessel, crewed by a team of three Coast Guard-licensed captains. Separate from its on-water assistance services, TowBoatUS Alpine offers select dockside support including routine maintenance, battery replacements, oil changes, and minor repairs.
Much like an auto club for recreational boat owners, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers on-water towing memberships for $215/year for saltwater. In addition to a BoatUS Towing Membership, members also receive more than 25 valuable BoatUS benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio registration and more.
To request on-water assistance, boaters can call the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869, download the free BoatUS App, which connects boaters to the closest local towing captain, call TowBoatUS Alpine directly at (845) 535-4290, or hail on VHF radio Ch. 16.
About TowBoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's leading advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. We provide more than 740,000 members with a wide array of helpful services, including 24-hour on-water towing that gets boaters safely home when their boat won’t, as well as jump-starts, fuel delivery, and soft ungroundings. The TowBoatUS towing fleet is North America’s largest network of towing ports with more than 330 locations and over 630 red towboats, responding to more than 110,000 requests for assistance each year. To learn more about becoming a TowBoatUS member, visit BoatUS.com/Towing and to find a TowBoatUS location closest to you, visit BoatUS.com/ServiceLocator.
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