Bass boat in a tournament, fishing in shallows in high winds.  Boat was blown further into shore and operator tried to start outboard motor to move away from shore.  Outboard engine failed to start because boat engine control was not in neutral position.  Waves from high winds came over gunnels and filled the boat.  Boat went aground.  The boat could not be recovered until the following day.  The boat also suffered damage from winds causing the boat to collide with the rocky lake bottom during the night.  Additional damage was also caused to the operator compartment when the boat struck a tree along the shore.
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