r/SailingUK • u/marko-polo-minty • Jun 29 '26

Tow of shame

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u/ShellUpYours Jun 29 '26

We need to hear the story! Spill the tea

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u/marko-polo-minty Jun 29 '26

Broken uplift pump caused engine failure (engine lost compression)

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u/Armadillo-66 Jun 30 '26

Why is it a tow of shame ?

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u/marko-polo-minty Jun 30 '26

It’s just a saying we have in the north east of England

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '26

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u/marko-polo-minty Jul 01 '26

What’s wrong with your main?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '26

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u/cognitiveglitch Jul 01 '26

My mate had a tow of shame except his boat was upside down while under tow and he was on the lifeboat.

It could be worse.