RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated in Effect:  
  
  We were headed back to Prospect Point Marina when there was a loud noise from the rear of the boat.  I realized the transom had separated from the hull.  I told everyone to get their life vests on.  Within about thirty seconds the entire boat was filled with water.  We swam away from the boat and it capsized.
  
  Investigation Revealed:
  
  Vessel #1 is described as an 18' homemade open powerboat with seating for four passengers.  Vessel #1 was properly registered in Pennsylvania and insured by Boat U.S.  Vessel #1, with four passengers aboard (including Operator #1) was proceeding north on Lake Hopatcong in the area of Lake Forest Yacht Club.  
  
  For unknown reasons, the transom became partially separated from the hull causing catastrophic damage.  The hull immediately began to swamp with water.  All passengers put on life vests and exited the vessel.  Vessel #1 proceeded to capsize.  All passenger were transported to State Police Vessel #2203 and safely relayed to shore.  No injuries were reported.
  
  Vessel #1, still capsized, was towed by State Police Vessel #1801 to the Lake Forest Yacht Club which provided the nearest accessible ramp.  Vessel #1 could only be towed to within approximately 80 feet of the ramp due to a tall ski tower extending downward.  
  
  Johnny's Marina Vessel Towing (Hopatcong) was requested to assist.  Also, SARS Towing (Oak Ridge) and Bunky's Towing (Dover) were requested to assist land-side.  Vessel #1 was winched to land, placed on a flatbed tow truck, and transported to Prospect Point Marina for storage.
  