The family of a man missing and feared dead off Queensland's Fraser Coast is hoping for closure as investigations continue into his disappearance.
Paul Brazier never returned from a fishing trip he set out on early last week.
Search crews found his boat near Fraser Island but failed to find the fisherman.
The search was called off yesterday.
Hervey Bay Water Police Sergeant Paul Bacon says investigators will examine his boat to try to uncover what happened.
"Obviously the family and friends are understandably upset and distressed with this," he said.
"They're obviously looking for closure, so hopefully moving from the search, moving forward with the investigation, hopefully we can get some more answers for the family."
Boaters urged to take care
Sergeant Bacon said Mr Brazier was an experienced fisherman who knew the area well and it was understood he had safety equipment on board, including lifejackets and a radio distress beacon.
Police have said it was unclear if he was wearing a lifejacket when the boat overturned.
Officers are urging all boaties to take extra care on the water as travel restrictions ease across the state and many may venture out for the first time in months.
"If you haven't had your boat serviced, have it serviced," Sergeant Bacon said.
"Go through all your safety equipment, double check everything before venturing out.
"Book in with your local VMR [volunteer marine rescue] groups and let people know where you're going — if something were to happen it certainly helps us in narrowing down any potential search area."
