RedactedNarrative: Operator/owner of vessel was headed out for 1st run after winter storage when the vessel starting taking on water quickly and sank.   A witness saw what happened and responded to the scene and assisted operator from the water.  Operator was not injured.  Cause of accident is being investigated by owner's insurance company but it is suspected that the two six inch through hull exhaust fittings were the cause of the vessel taking on water so rapidly.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beverly/Salem Coast
NearestCityTown: Beverly                       