RedactedNarrative: V1 was traveling approximately 40 mph in rough seas when a loud "pop" was heard from the engine area. The top cap separated from the stern and V1 was taking on water. V1 was driven into shallow water where it partially sank.
  
  On 11/14/13 at approximately 10:00 am, V1 was traveling north along the eastern shore of King's Bar in Lake Okeechobee.
  V1 experienced rough conditions while traveling approximately 40 mph. A loud noise "pop" was heard coming from the rear of V1.
  
  A structure failure occurred in the stern area and V1 started taking on water. 
  The occupant went to the bow area while the operator drove V1 into shallow water. 
  V1's port/stern area came to rest on the bottom in approximately 4 feet of water. The bow/starboard was still afloat.
  
  Marine Towing & Recovery responded and recovered V1.