RedactedNarrative: Vessel had throttle problems and was beached.  Once check was completed vessel operator attempted to launch by pushing vessel off of beach.  Vessel took on water over the stern due to wind waves coming from that direction.  Vessel became semi buoyant floating away from the beach and eventually sank.  Vessel sustained internal hull  damage during hull retieval and was totaled by Nationwide Insurance Company
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte                