How do we get a boat off sandbar that's run aground?

Answer 1

If you are in an ocean with tidal action (every 6 hours goes from high to low tide, and vice versa), then hopefully you ran aground at low tide. If so, toss out an anchor (walk it out if you can, if it's not too muddy). Move the anchor toward the water and wait for the tide to come it (get a tide book to determine when high tide is, or use the internet). Then at high tide, use your motor and/or a tow from a helping boat, and pull yourself off. If that doesn't work, 12 hours later (approximately) the next tide might be higher. Try again.