Operator of vessel one had hauled his recreational lobster trap and was baiting it.  His vessel drifted a considerable distance with the current and when he went to re-set it, he put his vessel in gear and made a sharp turn without looking.  He drove over another lobsterman's buoy and line and the line became entangled with vessel 1 propeller.  Operator shut off vessel and attempted to cut the line in propeller.  The current was strong and the trap did not slide with vessel one and current.  There was additional weight in the stern of vessel one - including trap, bit, line, and fuel. The vessel remained stationary and water began coming over the stern.  The operator gave up attempt to free line from propeller and moved to the bow. This stopped the flow of water briefly.  Operator moved to bail boat and the shifting of weight caused more water to enter boat.  Witness 1 pulled alongside and offered assistance.  Operator of vessel one boarded witness 1 vessel and operator's boat sank.
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