The vessel operator was cruising offshore when the vessel engine shut off.  The vessel was taking on water for unknown reasons and the engine would not re-start.  The vessel eventually sunk and OP1 was able to climb aboard another nearby vessel.

I met with OP1, on December 3 at approximately 11:00am.  He explained to me that he was out cruising in his boat when the engine shut off.  He stated that he could not restart the engine and noticed that the vessel was taking on water.  He stated that the vessel sunk quickly, but his friends were nearby in their vessel and were able to come pick him up and get him safely back to shore.
Gulf of Mexico
ENGLEWOOD                     