The vessel operator/owner was engaged in recreational cruising at 22:00 hours on 25 APR 09.  While proceeding downstream in the navigation channel to his slip at Hales Bar Marina, he struck a submerged log.  The vessel immediately suffered drive shaft, shift, engine, and rudder damage.  Realizing that his vessel was taking on water, he proceeded to the shallows of a sand bar while calling MAYDAY.  Upon coming to rest on the sand bar, he shut down his vessel's power systems.  He relayed his situation to the U S Coast Guard and Tow Boat US came to his assistance at about 01:00 hours on 26 APR 09.  At about 1900 hours that day, his vessel was recovered and towed to the dry dock at Hales Bar Marina.  Also assisting:  New Hope Volunteer Fire Department provided a 12 H.P. pump.
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