Operator #1 stated: I was heading south in the ICW and saw a green buoy ahead.  I stayed in the channel keeping the green buoy to my port side. I then heard a loud scraping sound and heard my bildge pump turn on. I contacted USCG via VHF Channel 16. Tow Boat US came out and we left the boat.

Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 was heading south in the ICW in the area of Marker #107, the vessel struck the remaining portion of marker #107, which punctured the port side hull. Vessel #1 began taking on water, at which time Tow Boat US arrived on scene and occupants were taken on board . Tow boat US then removed the vessel from the waterway.

It should be noted that the Coast Guard had attempted to upright Marker # 107 the prior week. While attempting to upright the marker, the top portion had broken off, leaving aproximately three foot piece of the ICW marker submerged in the water. The USCG marked the area with a green buoy.  The buoy is approximately 15 Ft east of the obstruction.
Long Beach Twp