RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 had been anchored just outside the swim zone, off of St. Pete Beach, when it began taking on some water. The operator and his passenger pulled anchor and headed in Blinds Pass which was only 100yds away.  The vessel ran aground on the sandbar just outside the pass on the north side. Operator was unable to free the vessel and put out his anchor. The vessel began to fill with water. They put on PFD's and walked to shore. 
  
   At the time this report was taken the vessel was 40% full of water and the motor was out of and above the water. By 3/24/2015 the vessel sunk, capsized and had been removed. 
  
  Due to the vessel being grounded in the middle of a sandbar, it being night time, windy and choppy, it was difficult to take pictures.