High winds came up on boysen from the north.  The operator was in cottonwood bay and decided to remain there close to shore until the wind stopped.  The operator stated that due to the design of the boat, with a bow that drops lower than the gunnel, the boat took on water in waves estimated to be 5-7 feet in height.  With approximately 8 inches of water inside the boat, with the bilge pump running, the electrical system stopped and the bilge stopped pumping water.  The operator was able to run the engine and decided that while it was able to run, he would drive approximately 100 yards to the cottonwood boat dock and unload his passengers for their safety and tie the boat to the dock.  The operator was able to accomplish this but during the storm period with high winds and waves, the boat tied to the dock had waves go completely over the sides and fill the boat.  Although the boat was sunk to the point that just above the gunnels was out of water, the boat rested on its keel on the rocks under the water at the dock.  Throughout the night and during the storm, the boat rested on rocks and the wave action pounding the boat against the metal dock, caused damage to the fiberglass on the keel and sides.
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