i did get the boat home late sunday night. once i got it off the beach, towboat us towed it back in to macs marina where they have a fork lift to lifted it out of the water so it could drain.
i didn't hit a sandbar but broke the drive shaft going to the foot(at least that what is sounds like). i have been boating most of my 47 years and this is the first time i have had any serious problems so i guess that isn't too bad. i knew i should have stayed in bed with the wife