RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2011, 30’ Home Built Wooden Cabin Motorboat w/1 Sterndrive Engine – HP Unknown
  
  On 09/06/2017, at about 03:42 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near Buoy 11/Peacock Spit located near Ilwaco, WA in Pacific county.    
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel had been out fishing.  While cruising at the above location the vessel struck rock after crossing the Columbia River bar and began taking on water.  The USCG was contacted via VHF and upon responding, took the vessel in tow and was taking it to Ilwaco.
  
  As the vessel was towed around the corner it struck the green channel marker, Buoy 11, and began taking on more water.  A dewatering pump, provided by the USCG, was unable to keep up with the water coming in to the boat.  After occupants were transferred to the USCG Motor Life Boat, the vessel was cut free from the tow line.  
  
  The vessel washed ashore on 09/08/2017, 41 miles away from its last known position at Washaway Beach in Willapa Bay.  
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  The Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $40,000
  The Operator was wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / Exempt by Age