They don't like being called the sea going bellhops. But truth being told SeaBees and Marines worked side by side once they catch up to us.
I was in the SeaBee first in unit. I can say if a Marine had my back I never had to think twice about! When it comes down to it I'd put my welfare in the hands of a Marine any day, but the ribbing will always go on.
If I need to be saved at sea thank God we have Costies! They do a Brave and daring job to save us forlorn boaters when needed.