RedactedNarrative: On June 27, 2021, at approximately 1045 hours, a vessel capsized inthe Gulf of Mexico, approximately 10 miles from Boca Grande. The two subjects on board were not injured and were able to grab PFDs before going in the water. A Good Samaritan was able to witness the event and pick the two up while. USCG was notified via VHF and FWC heard the exchange, starting a response. 
  
  OP1 informed me that the two were fishing approximately 10 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico when they decided to head back to shore as the water and wind conditions were getting worse. When asked if they were at anchor, he said no. He went on to explain that they were trolling for fish while slowly making their way back when he looked at the stern of the vessel and saw that there was water filling up quickly. He attempted to put the vessel on plane to help get rid of the water, but was unable to as the motor made an unusual sound and cut off. He tried two more times to turn it on but then ran out of time as the water filled up quickly, only giving him to call out for help and grab the PFDs before jumping overboard. Passenger left the vessel first. 
  
  OP1 climbed on top of the hull and waved his arms at a vessel that he could see close by, and they came to their aid, stating that they saw the whole incident happen. 
  
  Environmental Factors:
  
  - Heavy wind conditions
  - Rough water conditions
  
  Human Factors:
  - Operator inexperience; only owned the vessel for 6 months. 
  
  OP1 is unsure if the vessel had an equipment malfunction, causing the flooding, or if there is a crack in the structure. Through my investigation, I did not find any evidence of a leak such as cracking or breaks in the wood or fiberglass. It is unknown what initially caused the water intake at this time.