RedactedNarrative: On July 28th 2016, Lieutenant and I, Officer, were on water patrol in Marathon, Monroe County Florida.
  
  At approximately 1340 hrs, we received a radio call regarding a vessel taking on water near the sombrero light house.  We responded in our patrol vessel, arriving on scene at approximately 1355 hrs.  Upon arrival I observed a large off shore fishing vessel under way, with people bailing water out the back using buckets.  An FWC helicopter arrived onscene, as well as 2 USCG vessels and one Towboat US vessel.
  
  The vessel, later identified by the Delaware Registration as a 46ft Daytona named 'Marlin Mujer', was underway using its own power.  One USCG vessel came alongside and took the young children and their parents onto their vessel for safety, while the remaining occupants of 'Marlin Mujer' put PFD's on.
  
  While following along behind the vessel, we observed the occupants and one USCG personnel continue to bail using buckets, while Towboat came alongside, transferring a water pump and more personnel on board.  The USCG and Towboat personnel continued to bail and pump as we all made our way into Marathon Marine, where they had a crane and slings waiting to hoist the damaged vessel out of the water.
  
  Once safely back to the dock, the Marina crew removed the vessel, I documented the damage and all people on board with pictures and paperwork and left my contact information.
  
  Subject reported to me that the repairs would be approximately $4000.
  
  Vessel fouled a propeller, the line wrapped around and caused the propeller to seize. the torque of the engine twisted the shaft mount creating a fissure in the hull.