Operator was in the boat with his wife, son and son-in-law. They heard a loud pop and the boat then started taking water and flipped; stated no injuries to anyone on board the boat; states he no longer has the boat, but the insurance is still being charged; did not have the information with him as to the TX numbers for the boat; was at work/ids.

Vessel has been turned over to the insurance company as a total loss. He stated he had been fishing 30 miles offshore overnight. That morning they began to head back, and he noticed the vessel had been taking on water. He was able to call the Coast Guard while making his way towards an oil rig in the distance. No one was injured or died. 
3360 MATAGORDA BAY
Matagorda                     