RedactedNarrative: Vessel operator was trying to get to shore with high winds and rain from a thunderstorm that had rolled in.  The wood of the transom was rotted and unknown to the owner who had just purchased the boat two days prior.  The transom broke and the motor fell into the water .  There was a large hole from the break at or below the water line in the hull and with the waves swamped the boat.  All subjects were wearing life jackets and were pulled from the water by the witnesses.