On 05/13/2011, the sole occupant and operator of a vessel (bearing NV registration NV-9601-KV) stated that on 05/11/2011 at approximately 1300 hours he was approximately 200 yards east of the boulder islands cruising east.  He struck a submerged object but could not provide further information about what or exactly where he struck the object.  He stopped and noticed he was leaking fluid from his lower unit.  At which point he motored back to the Las Vegas Boat Harbor where he received the estimate noted above.  On 05/13/2011, operator indicated that the lower unit of the outboard was damaged along with the skeg had an approximately six inch gouge along the forward section.  operator reported no injuries.
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