The two persons on board Vessel 1 had been fishing for approximately three hours when the wind and waves prompted them to head back toward shore.  As they approached shore, the two Occupants decided to finish out their day by anchoring Vessel 1 near the breakwall and fishing from there.  The anchor broke loose as they were attempting to anchor Vessel 1, and when the engine was re-started, it would not stay running.  Vessel 1 then washed up against the breakwall where the two Occupants were able to climb out of Vessel 1 onto the breakwall and signal passersby for assistance.  Other boaters, seeing their need, contacted the Coast Guard who arrived on scene and towed Vessel 1 to Spitzer's lakeside fuel dock.  The Coast Guard also transported the Occupants of Vessel 1 to the Coast Guard Station where they were cheked out by emergency services and found to be in safe condition.  The Operator of Vessel 1 indicated that the fuel pump had been recently replaced on Vessel 1, and that the motor ran great for the first three hours of operation on the date of the incident.  All connections appeared to be in good condition on the fuel pump as well.  The investigating Officer indicated he believed the difficulties with the engine were a result of a fuel issue.  The Owner/Operator reported that he will be scrapping the boat and motor as it was not worthy of repair.
Lorain                        