Vessel 1 was operating around South Bass Island.  When the Operator of Vessel 1 stopped Vessel 1 to put the cover up, he noticed that the vessel was not running correctly and opened the motor compartment.  Upon opening the motor compartment he observed that Vessel 1 was taking on water and that the water had reached the level of the motor.  The Operator contacted Rescue Marine for assistance, who in turn contacted the Coast Guard to respond as well as there were two infant children aboard Vessel 1.  While waiting for assistance to arrive, the Operator and one of the Occupants entered the water, swam Vessel 1 to shore, and stood in 4-5 feet of water until assistance arrived.  When the Coast Guard arrived on scene Vessel 1 was towed to the Miller's Ferry Dock where it was moored to the outside of Vessel 2.  At this time the waves were 2-3 feet and the contact between Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 as a result of the waves resulted in additional damage to Vessel 1.
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