Coastguards and the RNLI were called to assist a vessel after it suffered engine failure near Lulworth Cove.
The incident happened on Monday morning at around 10.30am near Lulworth Banks.
A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the boat suffered multiple engine failure and had to be towed to Weymouth Harbour.
The boat was met by Wyke Coastguard CRT once in the harbour.
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