RedactedNarrative: Operator stated he was navigating in a southwest direction on Bayou DeView attempting to go between two trees when V1 became stuck.  He turned off the motor and walked to the bow of V1 in an attempt to free it from the trees.  During this process, V1 became free but the transom dipped below the water causing V1 to take on water and sink.  The operator was able to hang onto a tree and call for help. When rescue arrived, they noticed V1's bow sticking about 6 inches out of the water.
   
  The operator advised V1 had a 27 hp Kohler shallow drive motor (mud motor) on it but he didn't know the registration numbers as he had just purchased the boat 3 weeks prior.  However, investigation indicated although it was a Fins and Feather boat, it had a Louisiana Homemade HIN on it.
   
  The operator was advised to retrieve his boat so that a further inspection for damage could be conducted.  On 05/12/16, the operator advised he went to recover V1 but discovered someone had stolen it so the theft was reported to the local Sheriff's Office.