Mr Jacobs celebrated his 80th birthday last month and still remains on call 24-7 after 25 years of service to the volunteer organisation.

The rescue group, made of 18 people based at Beauty Point, have helped countless seafarers - from stranded yachts during bad weather in the Bass Strait to fuel stand-by runs for boats entering the Tamar River.

They have been successful in gaining a community grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund for a new trailer towing four- wheel-drive and are looking at bigger developments in the near future.

"Up until we got the vehicle we had trouble towing the boat out - not all of us have a vehicle capable of towing a boat of this size," Mr Jacobs said.

He said the group had originally received a grant in the vicinity of $7000, but had found a good car which the funds would not cover.

A phone call and a bit of negotiation soon saw the grant increased to $10,000 and a reliable means for towing.

The organisation is always looking for more hands on deck and is willing to supply information to people who hold an interest in its operations.

To join or to find out more, contact Henry Jacobs on 63834701 or 0427944398.