Vessel - 2001, 17' Alumaweld Aluminum Open Motorboat w/ 2 Outboard Gasoline Engines - 70 HP Yamaha & 8 HP Honda 

On 12/23/2013, at about 2:00 p.m, this vessel was fishing in Similk Bay located in Skagit County, WA.  The vessel's propeller became fouled with a line to a crab pot.  Waves began coming over the stern causing the vessel to become swamped, eventually capsizing.   

The two subjects on board left the vessel voluntarily after it became swamped and capsized.  Both subjects were wearing PFDs at the time of the incident and made it to shore safely.  The subjects were transported to Island County Hospital in Anacortes, WA where they were treated for hypothermia and released.  The vessel was recovered on 12/24/2013, by vessel assist.
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Estimated vessel damage - $15,000
PFDs were worn by all involved
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
No Rules of the Road Violations
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