V1 was traveling approximately 100 yards Northeast of Haulover Inlet. V1 took on water from the stern, had engine failure, then capsized just offshore of Haulover Inlet. V1 had six occupants onboard and there were no injuries sustained.

On 09/14/12 at approximately 1700 hours, vessel FL 4983 HW, a 24ft 1993 Wellcraft, was heading offshore approximately 100 yards Northeast of Haulover Inlet. According to the Owner/Operator the vessel started taking on water in the stern. Operator stated that it was choppy offshore and that he observed water washing into the stern. Operator also stated that both engines failed and would not turn on when he attempted to restart them. He grabbed life jackets for all occupants onboard and shortly thereafter, the vessel capsized. There were six occupants onboard the vessel and all six were ejected when the vessel capsized. 

After the vessel was turned upright, I observed that both bilge covers were missing from the stern which may have contributed to or played a factor in the capsizing of the vessel.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH             