RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated in Effect:  I was operating my boat on Lake Hopatcong traveling northbound in Woodport Cove passing Lake Forrest Yacht Club.  The out drive on my motor snapped suddenly causing the boat to spin 360 degrees counter clockwise.  My brother and I got thrown from our locations in the boat and struck the windshield, floor, and dashboard of the inside of the vessel causing us both to suffer multiple injuries.
  
  Passenger #1 was standing in the front center portion of V1 between the driver and passenger seats at the time of the accident.  Same stated in Effect:  We were traveling northbound in Woodport Cove on Lake Hopatcong and the boat spun out of control causing me to strike the dashboard and floor.  I suffered multiple injuries to my face, right shoulder, and left leg as a result of the accident.  A fisherman transported me in his boat to shore where I received medical attention and was taken to the hospital.
  
  Witness #1 Stated in Effect:  I was fishing from my boat on Woodport Cove and observed that vessel spin out of control.  I immediately responded to it's location and spoke with the two men on board.  Both had suffered injuries as a result of the incident.  I relayed the passenger to Prospect Point Marina, where he received medical treatment by Jefferson Township EMS.
  
  Investigation at Scene Revealed:  V1 was traveling northbound on Lake Hopatcong in Woodport Cove in Jefferson Township passing Lake Forrest Yacht Club approximately 100 feet from shore turning slightly to the left.  The out drive shaft on the Mercury Bravo IXR I/O motor of V1 malfunctioned causing the vessel to spin out of control, travel 360 degrees counter clockwise and come to an abrupt stop.  This sudden unexpected maneuver caused both Operator #1 and Passenger #1 to get thrown within the interior of the vessel and strike the floor, dashboard and windshield causing them to suffer multiple injuries.  Both individuals were treated for their injuries at Saint Clare's Hospital in Dover, NJ.  The vessel was removed from the water by Operator #1.
  