V1 was traveling east in the marked navigation channel of Marco River when it struck a submerged object, causing damage to the bottom of the vessel.   He activated his emergency dewatering pumps, drove the vessel to a shallow area near his residence and beached it.

 (operator) contacted Sea Tow Marco Island, who responded and temporarily patched the breach in the hull, which allowed him to drive the vessel to Marco River Marina, where it was hauled out of the water.  operator stated he asked Sea Tow if he needed to report the accident and they told him they would contact USCG The vessel took on water but did not capsize.  No other vessels involved.
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