On May 7th, at about 1309 hours, operator took his 15 ft open motorboat to Hood Canal to assist another boat with the recovery of their shrimp pots.  Operator turned his boat stern into the wind and waves caused the boat to capsize.  Operator along with two other people on the boat were wearing life jackets.  All three were rescued from the water and transported to Ayock Beach for treatment.  The boat was later recovered.  

The vessel capacity plate listed the maximum weight for the boat at 980 pounds.  The three passengers in the boat together weighed about 750 pounds and in addition with the weight of 4 shrimp pots, a 25 hp motor, and gear, the vessel was approaching the maximum for the rated weight capacity.  

Both the weather and overloading were contributing factors in the accident.

Lillawaup                     