RedactedNarrative: The vessel was a 1997 Malibu, 19 foot in length with an operator and four additional passengers. At approximately 20:08 hours, the vessel was going east up-stream, about 1/2 mile west of the Bedke Boat Dock. During the investigation and interview of the occupants, they indicated that prior to the sinking of the boat, two of the male occupants were seated on the starboard and port side gunnel, behind the wake board tower. Also on the starboard side was another seated passenger at the stern, for a total of three people on the starboard side. There were two additional occupants on port side. One in a passenger seat and the other behind the tower. Additionally, there was an approximate 80 gallon after-market water ballast, used for additional wake creation. It is to be noted that the ballast is not manufacturer equipped. The boat contained a capacity plate of (7) seven persons or 1135 pounds.
  
  With the added weight of the ballast combined with the passenger weight and those not seated appropriately, the boat became less maneuverable. The driver made an abrupt starboard turn, the boat immediately took on water on the port-stern side. This caused the operator to no longer maintain control. The boat sunk nearly immediately. This is consistent with passenger statements and the boat position.
  