RedactedNarrative: The Operator, reported his vessel had took on water over the bow in choppy waters while underway. Operator stated they had launched from the North marina about 30 minutes prior to them noticing they were taking on water.
  
  Operator stated after launching from the marina they cruised to the north west corner of the reservoir and were just operating in circles. The operator explained they had recently purchased the boat and were out for a "test drive." 
  
  He stated he had no boating experience and this was their first boat. He stated there were a total of 6 persons aboard and all persons were wearing appropriate PFD's.
  
  Once they noticed they were taking on water, they proceeded towards the north west shore and within a few minutes the engine stalled. The operator stated they inflated a life raft and was able to get himself, his wife, and 4 children to shore safely. His wife, also sounded an air horn. Which gained the attention of a nearby vessel operated by the witness, they assisted he and his family into his vessel and brought them to the North Marina.
  
  The winds caused his Vessel to drift and beach on the northwest shore.
  
  A few days later, On July 5th they returned to their beached vessel and were able to bail out the water, re-floating the vessel, and were able to walk it around the north shore back to the North Marina.
  
  End of Report.
  