RedactedNarrative: Dep observed a USCG small boat at the dock on Little Shell Island, along with a Tow Boat U.S vessel and a small red vessel. Deputy observed the captain of the Tow Boat vessel running pumps from his vessel into the small red vessel. 
  
  Upon arrival Deputy spoke with the Tow Boat captain who advised he had three pumps in the vessel, however he was unable to completely pump all the water out of the vessel as it was still taking on water. It was decided that the Tow Boat U.S captain would tow the vessel to Cape Harbour due to it being the closest boat ramp possible. 
  
  The owner of the vessel advised he and his family had just put the boat in the water at the Cape Coral Yacht Club and had made it to Little Shell Island when he noticed the vessel wasn't handling. Operator stated upon inspection he found the hatches as well as engine compartment to be full of water. Operator waved down help, who notified Tow Boat U.S on VHF that he was taking on water. Operator also informed Deputy he had just had repair work done on the hull of the vessel due to a small crack on the starboard side, as well as engine work done. Operator stated his tow vehicle and trailer were at the Cape Coral yacht Club, Deputy took three on board his vessel and transported them to the Cape Coral Yacht Club to retrieve the tow vessel. Upon return to Cape Harbour the vessel was placed on the trailer and removed from the water. Upon inspection, Deputy found approximately a two and a half foot crack in the vessel's hull on the starboard side which is where Operator stated he had the repair work done. Operator further stated this was the first voyage for the vessel since the repairs had been completed.