sorry to hear that bud. hopefully you will be able to figure it out without spending much cash. and dont be embarresed about being towed in. i once got towed twice in one day. left the dock with a plan for trip 2, run out as far as we can till it shuts down, drop anchor and fish till some1 comes along to tow us in. true story. ya gotta look at the bright side..., at least you dont have a force. good luck bud