RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1977, 49' Concrete Ferro Cabin Motorboat w/45 hp BMW Diesel Inboard Engine
   
  Owner/Operator – Operator1
  Occupant - Passenger1
   
  On 03/01/2016, this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Dungeness Spit located near Sequim, WA in Clallam county.  Operator1 and Passenger1 departed Port Townsend and were en route to Port Angeles, WA and then eventually to Portland, OR.
   
  Neither Operator1 or Passenger1 checked the marine weather report before leaving Port Townsend.  They encountered heavy seas approaching the Dungeness Spit, wind gusts up to 56 mph and 6 - 10 foot seas.  Their vessel started to vibrate while under power.  They sailed south of the Dungeness Lighthouse searching for calmer waters.  When they realized there was no where to go, they turned east to go back around the lighthouse.  The vibration increased.  Passenger1 went below and discovered they were taking on water through the stern tube (propeller shaft's inboard seal).  
   
  Passenger1 was tossed around, hit his head and lost consciousness for a short period of time.  They called for help.  The Coast Guard responded and pulled them off their boat.  The boat washed ashore onto the Dungeness Spit.
   
  1 Injure / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  The vessel was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $10,000
  Both on board were wearing PFDs
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  