RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was returning to Put-In-Bay from Pelee Island and, as Vessel 1 approached Buckeye Reef, the Operator of Vessel 1 observed that the water depth was getting shallower.  The Operator brought Vessel 1 down to idle speed and attempted to turn Vessel 1 around to gain deeper water; at this time Vessel 1 struck bottom and became stuck.  As a wave would pass Vessel 1 would lift slightly, allowing the Operator to gain a little distance into deeper water; another boater in the area saw what was going on and came to Vessel 1's assistance to try to pull them back into deeper water as well.  As Vessel 1 was being pulled out it struck bottom hard several times.  Once back in deeper water the Operator of Vessel 1 observed that there were 2-3 inches of water in the cabin (later determined to have been caused by damage to the bottom of the vessel).  Vessel 1 was able to be operated to Put-In-Bay.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay                    