Tows can wait close to five hours at the Saverton, Mo. lock on average.

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Southbound tows must travel faster than the flow of the water for their rudders to steer effectively.

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Basically, he rides around in a research boat that tows a sled across the mudflats 13, 000 feet below him.

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Four tows were open for skiers and snowboarders.

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Who tows a UHaul while people are moving?

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Gordon comes smiling and tows me in.

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