Vessel 1 left the Edgewater Ramp and proceeded north; upon reaching the chosen site, the Operator of Vessel 1 shut the motor off and the Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 1 began drift fishing.  The wind and wave action increased and a short time later water was observed to be accumulating at the stern of Vessel 1.  The Operator attempted to turn on the bilge pump but it failed to pump any water out,  The Operator then attempted to start the motor on Vessel 1, but was unable to do so because of all of the water that had accumulated.  The weight of the water within Vessel 1 then caused Vessel 1 to become unstable and Vessel 1 capsized, ejecting both Occupants into the water.  The two Occupants were able to grab one life jacket and stayed with Vessel 1 for about two hours before another boater in the area observed the situation and contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.  The Coast Guard arrived on scene and transported the two Occupants to safety.
Lakewood