RedactedNarrative: operator was traveling north in his vessel in the channel of Lake Bistineau.  operator's outboard motor struck a stump and tore loose from the transom and landed on the rear deck of the vessel.  The vessel's transom appeared to have prior water damage before the incident.  The vessel contained proper PFD's and other safety requirements.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Bistineau
NearestCityTown: Sibley                        