RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1971, 28’ Uniflite 28 Cabin Motorboat w/1 Cummins Inboard Diesel Motor – 250 HP 
  
  On 06/17/2020, at about 10:01 p.m., this vessel was cruising in the Pacific Ocean, near Cape Flattery, located near Neah Bay WA in Clallam county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was in the Tatoosh Island area fishing when wind and waves began to pick up.  He decided to return to the Cape Flattery area.  When he switched from one gas tank to the other, the engine died, and he was unable to re-start it.  
  
  The vessel was then taken into the rocks by the wind and current.  He was able to avoid the rocks for a time by using the bow thruster.  After extended use, the thruster burned out rendering the vessel unable to maneuver.  
  
  All occupants were able to climb onto rocks before the vessel capsized and sank.  All were rescued, unharmed, by USCG, Air Station/Sector Port Angeles.    
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol Involvement Unknown
  Vessel was a Total Loss w/Estimated Value of $35,000
  Operator was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  