Vessel 1 was heading north out of West Harbor when the motor started sputtering; the Operator of Vessel 1 opened the engine hatch and observed that the coolant hose was broken resulting in water pouring into the engine compartment.  The Operator then had everyone aboard don a PFD and called in a Mayday to the USCG.  By the time that the USCG arrived on scene Vessel 1 was knee-deep and the USCG needed to use a de-watering pump to keep Vessel 1 afloat during the tow.
Catawba Island                