Vessel –1991, 16’ Open Motorboat w/outboard gas engine, 2 Engines, Johnson 90hp and Mercury 8hp trolling motor.
Owner/Operator– 

On 02/04/2023, at about 1:00 p.m., the vessel, was operated by Operator was fishing on Lake Roosevelt, east of Sterling Point nearest Lake Roosevelt, WA in Lincoln County.

According to the owner/operator, he had been out fishing all morning when mid-morning, the bilge pump quit working. More water filled the hull that anticipated causing water to fill the boat over the transom and Operator floated out of the boat. The boat finally flipped. Both motors, all electric and personal items went underwater. 


0 Injuries/0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involved
Vessel Damage: $13,000.00 – Total Loss
Lake Roosevelt
Lake Roosevelt                