RedactedNarrative: A vessel was reported underway (drifting with 1 engine in clutch) without an operator by another vessel.  Vessel was boarded by USCG and no one was found on board.  Vessel was brought to shore by Tow Boat US.  Victim's body was recovered the next day.  Victim's wife advised that her husband had departed Barlow's Landing at 11am and was to return between 2 & 3 pm in order to go to dinner with the children. Victim battled substance abuse problems but wife thought he was currently dry.  On board was found a cup with a beverage that emanated an odor of an alcoholic beverage.  Also found was a bottle of vodka 3/4 full.  No known medical issues.
  
  Alcohol use, operator inattention and heavy weather cause of this accident.
  