[swain_forkbeard]

Things can happen when you’re on the water. I heard it WAS a foam-filled fiberglass hull and did not sink. But still, a 21 foot boat seems small in 8 foot seas.

I wonder why they didn’t come in when it started to get rough. Engine trouble? Were they lost?

I guess they thought anchoring would prevent them from getting blown out to sea, but it might have contributed to the capsize.

What temp is the Gulf this time of year?

[NautiNurse]

Gulf temp 64º, Wind NW 10-20kt, seas 5-7ft

[Paladin2]

"What temp is the Gulf this time of year?"

Some stories say ~ 62 F. BBBRRRR.

[woodbutcher1963]

Water temp high 60’s.

I am surprised anyone could survive due to hypothermia.

I have been on the ocean with 6-8’ seas in a 32’ sloop and that was not a pleasant experience.

I can not imagine why anyone would go out in a 21’ boat with 8’ seas.

[Palmetto]

I wonder why they didn’t come in when it started to get rough.

Many times, it is the "coming in" that does you in. Boats handle following seas much differently than opposing.

There is simply no way to navigate yourself thru those seas in that boat safely. The best way to captain yourself thru it is to not go at all.