RedactedNarrative: Operator was coming back to dock his vessel at the camp ground he was staying at in Surf City when his vessel started to take on water in the stern. Witnesses that saw the incident described Operator's vessel was turning in circles as to appear if he was attempting to run the water out of the back.  Operator said he was attempting to keep the vessel afloat long enough to get to shallow water or the seawall where he was going to dock.  When the vessel took on enough water, it began to sink. At that time Operator grabbed hold of his two medium sized dogs, who were wearing canine PFD's, because he was unable to get to his PFDs that were stored at the bow of the vessel.
  
  Operator was assisted out of the water by a Good Samaritan. Once on shore, Operator and the Good Samaritan's vessel pulled Vessel 1 back to the seawall.
  
  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the electrical systems to include the batteries, fish finder, electrical wiring and the electrical components on the outboard engine. Once the vessel was taken out of the water additional damage was noticed to the lower unit and to the arms that connect the motor to the vessel.
  
  Operator did not suffer any injuries and did not seek medical attention.