RedactedNarrative: Operator and passenger were returning to Highland Marina from crappie fishing on West Point Lake.  Operator stated he was traveling about 35 mph and turning to the left when noticed the steering to be stiff or tight.  Operator stated that he pulled back on the throttle at this time thinking this stiffness in the steering may be steering torque.  Operator indicated that the boat made a sharp left turn at this time throwing him in the floor of the boat and throwing the passenger, Passenger, from the boat.  The boat then capsized trapping Operator under the boat for a lengthy period of time.  After emerging from under the boat Operator and Passenger swam to the capsized boat and yelled for help.  Neither Operator or Passenger was wearing a PFD but PFD's were present in the boat.
       Operator stated that he may have let go of the steering wheel with both hands when he was adjusting the throttle which may have caused the boats sharp turn but he is not sure of this.  Operator stated that the motor kill switch was attached to his jacket.  
       A boater in the area, assisted the victims by removing them from the water and transporting them to Highland Marina boat ramp which was about a half mile away.
       Both subjects were treated for hypothermia at Highland Marina by Troup County Fire and EMS personnel and were allowed to go to the Marina store after this treatment to continue to warm up. 
       The capsized vessel was towed to the boat ramp at Highland Marina by fishing guide.  A marine towing company, A LaGrange Tow, was called to remove the vessel from the water.
       On Monday February 11, 2013, Cpl inspected the boat at Highland Marina.  No damage was noticed in the vessels steering system or other areas which would have caused this accident. 
  No further details.
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST POINT LAKE