Vessel 1 was heading North from Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp on Lake Erie.  Vessel 1 started to take on water through a hole in the hull of the vessel’s keel line that was previously patched but was again damaged or repair failed.  Vessel 1 turned vessel around and began to head back to ramp.  Vessel 1 took a wave at the stern that turned off the engine.  Occupant 1 tried to restart engine but was not able to do so.  Vessel 1 put a distress flag up and received assistance from another boater and everybody was put on board the responding vessel.  The other boater attempted to tow Vessel 1 to shore.  Vessel 1 took another wave over the stern which then resulting in Vessel 1 sinking.
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