operator Of vessel #1 ran vessel up on rock pile that is marked on nautical chart and is noted on nautical Garmin type equpment. The rock pile sticks several feet above the water line and is quite large. The operator said he as operating at approx. 15-17 knots and at the last moment saw the rock pile. It was night time when the accident happend. There were no injuries but damge to the vessel #1. Commercial assistance towed the vessel to a marina. 

The operator was charged with Improper Lookout, Unsafe speed for the conditions and Failure to posses registration for inspection.

There was no alcohol involved with accident.
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