Operator stated that on 5/7/2010 at approx. 1630hrs he was proceeding from the north ramp of lake pleasant along the shoreline. He stated approx. 10 minutes on the water traveling in access of 20mph several large waves began to crest over the bow at which time the vessel began to take on water. He stated he immediately slowed down however the bow of the boat began to sink below the waterline due to the large amount of water in the boat. He stated within several minutes the boat capsized at which time he and his only passenger fell out of the boat and began to float without the aid of lifejackets. He stated he and his passenger stayed afloat with the assistance of a water cooler which had fallen out of the boat. About 10 to 15 minutes later a passing boat came and assisted them and took them to the north ramp were they met with waiting deputies and fire personnel. He stated the boat belonged to a friend and did not know of any problems the boat may of had. He also stated he did not re-call striking anything but that the boat took on water over the bow due to the lake being choppy. The watercraft was towed back to the north ramp, bilged of water and trailered. I then walked to the watercraft and looked underneath at the hull. I could clearly see an approx. 1/8 inch linear impression to the underside of the hull immediatly in front of a 2 foot by 2 foot goudge as if the boat had struck a pointed rock or floating log which created the scrape mark.  The gouge was leaking a significant amount of water suggesting that this may have been the point of the boat which may have started taking on water causing the bow to sink underwater. Nothing further.
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