Vessel 1, with four persons on board intending to duck hunt, motored north to the eastern portion of the outer breakwall of Ashtabula Harbor.  After arriving at their destination inside the breakwall, the four persons on board began deploying decoys.  A line from one of the decoys became entangled in the engine's propeller; the line was freed and the group began to again deploy decoys.  At this time the wind changed direction and increased, forcing Vessel 1 into the breakwall (parallel to the wall).  The wave action resulting from the wind caused Vessel 1 to begin taking water over the starboard gunwale.  At this point Vessel 1 became stuck on the ledge at the waterline of the breakwall.  Unable to free Vessel 1 from this location, the Occupants exited Vessel 1 onto the breakwall, retrieving the majority of their gear as well, and contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.
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