RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1984, 27' Custom PP27 Wood Auxiliary Sailboat w/15 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine 
  
  On 09/29/2014, at about 09:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River at the Mouth of the Klickitat located near Lyle, WA in Klickitat county. 
  
  The Operator reported that the vessel began taking on too much water too fast causing the vessel to sink.  It is unknown at this time what caused the vessel to take on water but hull failure is suspected. 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  No apparent alcohol involvement   
  There is no vessel damage estimate available until the vessel is recovered.  Vessel recovery is estimated at $6,000 
  Neither party on board the vessel was wearing a PFD 
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card