Driver #1 Stated: While I was fishing waves began to crash over the back of my boat I tried to start my motor up to change my direction my motor failed to start and the back of my boat started to go under and capsized.

Investigation Revealed: D1 was operating/ drifting V1 in the Raritan Bay by Marked Channel Buoy 11A. Due to choppy conditions and moderate wind the vessel began taking on water from the stern. D1 attempted to start the engine, but the engine failed to start. V1 subsequently took on enough water to sink and capsize.
RARITAN BAY
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