RedactedNarrative: On August 1,2020 Operator (Operator/owner) and Occupant(passenger) launched(vessel 1) at Rigolets Marina. After leaving the launch and entering into the Rigolets, Operator noticed his boat would not get on step. Operator stepped to the back of the vessel to look into the motor and noticed a significant amount of water coming into the vessel. Operator then navigated the vessel towards the bank to prevent the vessel from sinking. 
  
  The vessel became flooded with water and then grounded on the bottom near shoreline. The 2 subjects were able to contact the USCG via VHF radio. A Coast Guard small boat rescued the 2 subjects and brought them back to Rigolets Marina. Operator contacted Sea Tow to recover the vessel. The vessel was recovered and transported to Rigolets Marina and place on the trailer. No injuries were sustained by either occupant. No indications of alcohol or drug involvement in anyway. PFD's were present and used at the time of the incident.