On 12/2/2012, at approximately 1600 hrs, Operator, owner of the vessel "DATDAMBOTE", was attempting to return to Callville Bay marina when he experienced engine malfunctions. Operator stated that after departing Lake Mead marina he experienced strong steady winds with large choppy waves. While traveling north adjacent to the Arizona shoreline, Operator''s port engine stalled out and upon inspecting it he found the engine compartment to have standing water. Upon crossing the lake westbound adjacent to the alpha buoy to Callville bay, Operator lost power with the port engine again and then experienced stalling with the starboard engine while in gear. Operator was unable to return the starboard engine to nuetral and attempted to steer his vessel with the use of his bow thrusters onto a beach in Lover''s Cove just short of Callville Bay. Operator''s vessel struck partially submerged rocks approximately fifty feet from the shore line while swamping. The vessel was partially sunk on the port side and Operator was provided a courtesy ride to Callville Bay by Park Service volunteer.
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