RedactedNarrative: On 08/18/2013, at about 7:35 a.m., this vessel was cruising in Puget Sound near Birch Point located in Whatcom county WA.  
   
  The operator/owner and his passenger were fishing when the vessel was hit by a rogue wave.  The water caused the engine to stall capsizing and sinking the vessel.  
   
  No injuries / No fatalities.
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement.
  The vessel was likely a total loss reporting a damage estimate of $3500.00.
  Neither occupant of the vessel was wearing a PFD.
  The operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card.
  There were no Rules of the Road Violations.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityTown: Blaine