RedactedNarrative: Operator was the operator on his 2002 19' Carolina Skiff with remote steering (LA2970FH) traveling in Bayou Dularge when the foot of is outboard motor struck a submerged object shearing the lower unit off.  After the lower unit was sheared off, Operator's vessel coasted a short ways and became grounded. Operator was not using the kill switch or wearing a PFD at the time of the incident.  Operator was the only occupant of the vessel and did not sustain any injuries.  operator submitted to SFST once at the dock and performed poorly.  Operator was subsequently arrested for DWI.  He was transported to Terrebonne Parish jail to an intoxilizer 5000 for a chemical test.  Operator refused chemical testing and was charged with 14:98, operating a vessel while intoxicated.
   
  