RedactedNarrative: Operator was driving the boat using the motor in rough seas and wind. Operator saw a clump of lobster gear in front of him. He went down into the troth of a wave and could not see the lobster gear. Boat became entangled in gear and operator lost all control of the boats steering and motor shut down. Operator then threw out the anchor but it failed to catch. Boat then was blown aground and started to take on water and was thrown on its side. Operator then got into skiff and motored to shore where he ditched the skiff and tried to get ashore. Suffered torn ligament injuries to his leg. EMS responded and took operator to hospital .