On 09/21/2013, at about 8:15 p.m., this vessel was motoring to mooring at twilight on Puget Sound at the east end of Obstruction Island.   
 
The vessel ran aground in ebb tide on shoal east of navigational marker on Obstruction Island.  The vessel lay over on its side as the water receded.  As the tide came in, water came over the side of the vessel flooding it.  The vessel's electric pump and manual pump were ineffective because they were mid line and the vessel was on its side at approximately 80 degree angle.  Bailing was ultimately not able to keep up with the incursion of water over the side.
 
Coast Guard responded but was too late to use pumps on board.  
 
The vessel was holed in a subsequent storm and had to be salvaged and disposed of. 
 
No injuries or fatalities.
There was no apparent alcohol involvement.
Vessel damage was estimated at $10,000.  Property damage was reported at $800.
Both the operator and passenger were wearing a PFD.
The operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card - Exempt by age.
There were no Rules of the Road Violations.
Friday Harbor