Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being operated toward the north side of North Bass Island (to fish) and was in approximately 30 feet of water when Vessel 1 struck an unknown submerged object.  The collision resulted in the propeller and shaft being ripped off of Vessel 1 and the rudder on Vessel 1 was also bent.  Following the collision, Vessel 1 began taking on water through the shaft and rudder port.  The Operator and Occupant then donned personal flotation devices (PFDs) and contacted Tow Boat US.  Tow Boat US directed the parties to contact emergency services hrough Channel 16 and several agencies subsequently responded to the scene.
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