RedactedNarrative: V1, a 28' Seafox center console was fishing approximately 30 miles southwest of Big Carlos Pass in the Gulf of Mexico.  During the return trip the vessel lost power steering and began to take on water.  
  
  The operator was able to get to Big Carlos Pass and beach the vessel on the south side at Lover's Key State Park. The vessel was partially swamped.  Boat U.S. was contacted by the operator and transported the vessel back to Carl Johnson boat ramp.  Upon pulling the vessel from the water it appeared that the live well water pickups may have allowed the water to enter the vessel.  
  
  The statement of loss of steering and then taking on water are from the operator, inspection of the vessel could not identify any mechanical issues with steering system.