RedactedNarrative: Upon my arrival to the scene the vessel had already sunk.  The vessel occupants and witness were interviewed and it was determined that the vessel began taking on water in the area of the engine compartment.  The vessel was adrift while fishing with the engine running before this was observed.  The occupants attempted to bail the compartment of the vessel but were unable to keep up with flooding water.  The owner of the vessel reported that he had recently had some work done to the vessel and believed everything was in good working order.  The bilge pump was operational and he stated that it was pumping water as the vessel was sinking.  The vessel sank in approximately 40' feet of water.  Witness #1 observed the vessel in distress and was able to remove all occupants before the vessel sank.  All occupants were interviewed and their statements concurred with operator #1.
   
  (NARRATIVE TAKEN VERBATIM FROM NJSP REPORT)