V1 was anchored nine miles Southwest of Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico. While atempting to power free the anchor, V1 ran over the anchor line which became entangled in the propeller pulling the transom of the vessel below the water line. Due to high winds and waves, the vessel kept taking on more water until it capsized. The owner of the vessel attempted ot cut the anchor line but was unsuccessful. The captain and passenger clung to the vessel until help arrived. There was no complaint of injury during the investigation.
Sanibel