RedactedNarrative: A 21' open motorboat carrying two occupants departed from a mooring at Thames Marina in New London and was headed towards Little Gull to go fishing. They started having engine trouble. They tried using an auxiliary engine on board but it fell overboard. When the engine fell overboard,  an extension piece on the transom separated and fell overboard as well.  The Operator was able to start the main engine but it would only operate in reverse. They began to make their way back to shore  but the vessel began to take on water over the stern.  They called 911 and the US Coast Guard. The vessel capsized. The occupants were able to climb on the overturned hull and were recovered by East Lyme Police Boat. PDF's were not worn by occupants. No injuries. Vessel washed ashore and was a total loss.