RedactedNarrative: the owner of the vessel, and subject were anchored in the Chowan River approximatley 100 yards south of Gatlington Beach where they were trying to repair the one of the engines underneath the floor of the 29 foot Sport Fisherman.  Victim stepped in the live well and lost his footing and fell towards the bow of the vessel hitting his chest on the vessel's bait box suffering a cracked rib.  Victim also received a laceration to his left knee and to his left elbow from hitting the edge of the engine compartment.  Gates County paramedics were on scene at Gatlington Beach and treated his cuts.  Victim rode with a friend to the hospital in Franklin, Virginia. PFD's were not used by any of the survivors and there were no indications of any alcohol or drug use.  No violations of the law were noted.