RedactedNarrative: On June 19, 2020,  Operator 1 was operating  a 17'6" Dual console Procraft with remote steering and 150 HP Motor with one passenger.   They were traveling south in Joseph Harbor (Rockefeller Refuge ) when the vessel began taking on water.  Operator 1 realized his vessel was taking on water when he was not able to get his vessel on step after departing the boat ramp.     
  
  When water covered the floor of the vessel, Operator 1 instructed his son to jump out of the boat and swim to the bank.  Operator 1 was able to flag down a passing boat to get assistance.  The other boater pulled his boat to the East End Locks.  Prior to arriving at the East End Locks, Operator 1's vessel capsized.  No one sustained any reportable injuries.  
  
  The vessel had sunk with the keel of the vessel above the waterline.  The interior of the vessel and motor was submerged  in saltwater for several hours.  No signs of alcohol or use of alcohol was found.  One PFD was used at the time of the incident and additional PFD's were present in the vessel.
  
  V1 began taking on water through a hull fitting that was disconnected from the live well overflow discharge hose located on the starboard side, behind the driver's seat.