RedactedNarrative: While off shore 27 miles, the listed vessel took on water and capsized. All 4 persons on board were recovered without injury. Vessel was later salvaged and TOT owner.
  
  Owner stated he launched the vessel at Wiggins Pass on the morning of 8/14/2016. Owner advised, after launching, he transported females to Wiggins Beach. He and the listed subjects then responded 27 miles off-shore with intention to fish. 
  
  Upon arriving at desired location, owner responded to rear of vessel with intent to cut bait. While attention focused on bait, owner noticed he was standing in ankle deep water. Owner attempted to bail the water out. This action proved futile. Water continued to fill the vessel from unknown reasons. Not being able to keep up with the incoming water while bailing, owner used VHF radio to signal for help. Owner issued PFDs to all POBs. 
  
  While waiting for help to arrive, the vessel filled with water causing all POBs to enter the water and cling to now capsized vessel. POBs were in water for approx. 20 minutes. Owner advised a head-boat in the area responded. The group transferred to the head-boat before the arrival of USCG. Owner advised none of the persons on board were injured during the incident. When questioned about the "Late Report," owner advised he believed the USCG had officially documented the incident. Owner was given a statement form to be completed.  
  
  Owner advised Seatow responded to salvage the vessel on 8/15/2016
  
  Upon inspection of the vessel, this officer observed no damage to the under hull. There was a separation, on the starboard side near the rear of the vessel, observed. This separation was located along the top of the gunwale and the cap along the rub-rail. The separation observed was approx. 4' long and approx. 1.5 inch wide at its widest. A few other small chips in the gel-coat were observed under the separation area approx. 12-18 below.
  
  No apparent cause was discovered for the vessel taking on water by this officer. Owner believes he secured vessel plug prior to launching. No visible defects or damage was observed to the under-hull or exterior sides of the vessel. Vessel appears to have not struck any hard objects prior to incident. No citations were issued.