Well it's been 4 years that I've been solo cruising from monster worth, it had to happen eventually. I took the craft out for a short cruise after work, started it going a few miles up river then came back. Passing my place I headed off down river bound for Garden Cliff or Hock Cliff. Didn't get too far before the engine went down to one cylinder then cut out. This was 6ish with the tide due at 7:50 so no time to faff really, engage Plan B without further ado!
Plan B consists of a tiny Chinese outboard, this was deployed to bring me to a suitable spot on the bank to tie up and to get out to the road. It really doesn't have the puff to oppose the current, but there's a world of difference between in the stream and on the bank (especially if it's the right side!). Once the craft was tied up I had about a 2 mile walk back to my place to collect the "tug", a 14ft Dory with an ancient 40 horse mariner on it.
The boat was soon in the river, and in fine 2 stroke style started first pull (really!) But I won't mention that it stopped after a few seconds then was a right bugger to restart
but start it did so we were good.
Taking the craft into tow was no faff at all, although steering was "interesting" as we made a drunken return journey at a decent walking pace. And then the beer. Still, the boat has now earned its space on the bank!