Folks in Florida are at the top of the list with 18 percent of the calls for towing service coming from there. Part of the reason is likely that the weather is conducive to year-round boating, and it's such a great place to boat that lots of inexperienced people are out on the water — learning and having fun.
New folks may not have a good grasp of navigation, and their boat maintenance skills may not be up to par. There are also plenty of shifting shoals to get boaters into trouble.
The number two spot goes to New York and at number three is California, another place with year-round boating.
The rougher waters of the Pacific Ocean might be a factor in mixing up crud in the fuel tank that strangles engines.
North Carolina and New Jersey round out the top five.