RedactedNarrative: V1 was returning from Alligator Reef when the vessel started to take on water. V1 operator attempted to return to livery. V1 became partially sunk ocean side of Channel Two. 
  
  V1 departed Alligator Reef and headed towards the A1A Watersports livery located at the Days Inn, Islamorada, Florida. Due to the rough weather conditions, V1 began to take on water a little bit at a time. The bilge pumps would work but could not keep up with the water that began to accumulate primarily in the front approximately 2' by 3' compartment. Operator altered course to travel with the waves, and he also operated at a slow speed to keep water from splashing over. Additional compartments in the rear of V1 began to take on water. Water then accumulated on the deck. V1 was slowly sinking. At approximately 1757 hours, an occupant of V1, called the livery. The occupants also contacted USCG and provided the coordinates near Channel 2. The occupants advised they lost two iPhones, multiple sets of snorkel gear and clothing which resulted in according to their estimate about $1300 worth of damages. 
  
  At approximately 2213 hours, I made contact with the occupants of the livery vessel at Fiesta Key where they were recovering the assisting vessel. The livery owner advised V1 has two bilge pumps. He advised the loss of his vessel to be about $15,000. I advised him that he would need to make arrangements to remove his partially sunken vessel.