RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1984, 21’ Chris Craft CCB Open Motorboat w/1, 200 HP Outboard Engine (Manufacturer Unknown)
  
  On 12/12/2018, at about 06:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising/changing direction on Lopez Sound near Lopez Island located near Lopez, WA in San Juan county.  
  
  According to Operator, on this date and time, in this location the wind was SE 11-16, at approximately N48° 30.681, W122° 51.982.  As he proceeded slowly, he turned the boat on a SE heading, causing the stern to face the oncoming swell and wind.  
  
  This action allowed a wave/waves to break over the bow transom and set the stern down allowing water to pass, unhindered, over the stern swamping the vessel, causing it to sink.
  
  The bilge pump was operational at the time.
   
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  Vessel Total Loss / Estimated Value $2,000
  Operator was Wearing a PFD
  Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card 
  
  NOTE:  Law Enforcement reported that the Operator, Operator, would be cited with Negligent Boating due to launch with the weather conditions and small craft advisories being put out.
  