RedactedNarrative: Ranger were called to a sinking vessel.  The vessel was located north of Romero Creek.  The vessel was found swamped and submerged just at the surface.  All occupants were safe and retrieved by a passing vessel.  
  
  The operator / owner reported that they were surfing for about 2 hours when the engine stalled.  He was unable to restart the motor and saw water in the bilge.  Within a minute the deck of the boat was flooded despite the bilge pump running.  The electrical system started popping and surging with the rising water.  All occupants left the sinking vessel and started swimming to shore.  The operator attempted to tie fenders to the boat to prevent it from sinking.  A passing vessel attempted to tow the submerged vessel to shore but was unsuccessful.  
  
  Rangers were able to tow the submerged vessel to the boat ramp.  Rangers and the operator were able to load the vessel onto the trailer.  Once the vessel was on the trailer, rangers discovered the thru hull exhaust fitting was missing.  It is unknown how the thru hull fitting broke off of the hull.
  
  No injuries were reported related to this incident.  The vessel was considered a total loss.
  
  End of report.