RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1993, 18' Fiberglass Sea Ray Bowrider Open Motorboat w/Mercruiser Inboard Engine 
  
  On 08/02/2014, during evening hours, exact time unknown, this vessel was cruising on Lake Union near Montlake Cut located near Seattle, WA in King county. 
  
  The Owner/Operator reported that he was coming through Montlake Cut from Lake Union, trying to observe the 7 knot speed limit. Initially, it was very calm but halfway through the cut, several large boats, 30' - 50', exceeding the speed limit started going through at the same time. This created hazardous conditions resulting in the sinking of the boat. 
  
  Operator reported that minutes before the incident he could see the larger vessels coming and increased his speed to trim up his bow. With the wakes reflecting off the narrow walls of the cut combined with the size and speed of several vessels at once, he was unable to lift the bow high enough to avoid the 3-4 foot waves that seem to come from all directions. He rode up one and as soon as the boat came down another one reflecting off the wall hit the port side of the bow and water rushed into the boat. The vessel sank in a matter of seconds. 
   
  Congested waters was listed as the cause.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  No apparent alcohol involvement 
  Vessel damage is currently estimated at $3,500. Restoration of the vessel is still underway. 
  No one on board was wearing a PFD 
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card