re: #39 Shiplord Kirel

There is no reliable way to disable the engines or props from outside the hull without a significant risk the vessel will catch fire or sink or both.
The Israelis also could not be sure it wasn’t loaded with explosives. A .50 caliber burst into the engine room could have been followed by a tremendous explosion, leading to accusations of a torpedo or missile attack.

True. A also think trying to tow it into port before clearing and searching the ship is also a really bad idea. Once you tether the boats together you make yourself a nice stable target for an RPG or simple missile.