RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated In Effect: We were having mechanical issues with the motor and killed the battery trying to start it. We anchored, began taking on water, and started putting on our life jackets. Two of us jumped overboard and four of us were transferred onto a good samaritan's vessel. Eventually, the boat flooded and capsized. 
  
       Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 (V#1) was drifting with six passengers on board in Sandy Hook Bay, Middletown Twp., Monmouth County. Operator #1 attempted to start the motor of V#1 but was not able to because of an unknown mechanical issue. While attempting to start the motor the battery died. The occupants of the vessel set the anchor. While anchored, the vessel began taking on water. All occupants donned their personal flotation devices and began to disembark the vessel. Two occupants jumped overboard and the remaining four passengers were transferred onto a good Samaritan's vessel. Subsequently, V#1's deck became flooded, began to sink and capsized.
  
       All occupants were transported to Atlantic Highlands Marina, Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County. No injuries were reported on scene.  The owner of V#1 contacted Sea Tow to salvage the vessel. The vessel was removed on 09/04/2017 at 1630 hours.
  