RedactedNarrative: V1 returning to port in windy afternoon weather with nine onboard stopped to check flooding in hull. V1 sank to 50% and were rescued by uscg 45' patrol vessel without injuries. V1 towed to shore by commercial salvage.
  
  The vessel has a six" freeboard from rub rail to waterline, using a fiberglass hull. The battery compartment is located on the starboard stern and is not watertight in the hull. There are several deck fittings to inspect the hull. See attached photos taken after salvage tow to shore.
  
  The flooding was enhanced due to operator inexperience and weather. The winds were calm in the area until they picked up from the west approx 1300 hrs. By the time of the accident they became significant. The evinrude motor has a safety feature which will terminate operation when the motor becomes flooded with seawater. The operator stopped the vessel to check operational concerns and the waves did the rest, swamping and flooding the vessel. The mwr manager stated their deck boat rental fleet have been in service for three to four years, without incident.
  
  The vessel hull, once dried out and serviced, will be put back into use. The outboard engine is a concern and may be beyond economical repair. The cost estimate entered to this report reflects the cost of a replacement motor.