Vessel 1 was drifting with two persons on board fishing; upon trying to start the engine on Vessel 1 it failed to start.  At this time Vessel 1 was approximately 1/4 mile from the breakwall in approximately 14 feet of water.  The anchor on board Vessel 1 was not deployed at this time.  After approximately 5-10 minutes of unsuccessfully trying to start the engine on Vessel 1, Vessel 1 subsequently drifted into the breakwall bow first.  The two persons on board tried to use oars to keep Vessel 1 off of the breakwall at which point a wave broke over the stern of Vessel 1, turning Vessel 1 parallel to the breakwall.  The Occupant aboard Vessel 1 then exited Vessel 1 onto the breakwall.  The Operator then tried to exit Vessel 1 onto the breakwall as well; however, a large wave broke over the starboard stern side of Vesssel 1, capsizing Vessel 1.  The Operator was put into the water, but was able to swim/climb onto the breakwall and walk to safety.  Neither the OPerator nor the Occupant suffered injury in the incident and Vessel 1 was later removed from the breakwall.
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