Vessel #1 was loaded with 5 occupants and an operator.  all had been drinking at the Yacht Club during the night.  Operator #1 was advised by off-duty marine deputy to not navigate and the fact he needed navigation lights.  Operator #1 untied the vessel from the slip and started out.  Vessel #1 made it about 75 yards before the stern of the boat dropped below the water line causing the boat to swamp and capsize.  The vessel had four life jackets tied to the front of the boat.  All 6 persons went into the water and had to swim for the dock.  Occupant #5 started to drown and was rescued by a bar tender.  Occupant #5 was revived by CPR and flown to hospital where he is still on a ventilator but expected to make a full recovery.  Operator #1 was given FST's and arrested for OUI and Gross Neg Operations.  Vessel #1 by calculating had a capcity of 3.  The boat was seized form processing.
McCall                        