To the mischievous statements by Left_Handed_Rockthrower re: crash of VH-STL. The conformation of the props clearly showed VH-STL entered the water unpowered or very low powered. Even ATSB state this in their Occurrence Brief. Every LAME who has seen the photos says exactly the same thing. Now why would Left_Handed_Rockthrower claim otherwise if he had seen the wreckage? Prop conformation was inconsistent with the engine control settings i.e. throttle setting (cruise), mixture (full rich), prop pitch (full fine), magnetos (both on). suggesting revs should have been at least 2200 rpm. With respect to the frozen instruments: manifold pressure showed zero, vacuum suction gauge showed zero, fuel flow gauge showed zero and tacho showed zero revs. In addition on master switch alt was off but batt was on, consistent with Zack setting up for a sea ditch but last minute use of radio for mayday. Even the mayday itself is consistent with Zack setting up for a ditch but then losing some reason. Remember: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.