The Operator of Vessel 1 was returning from Lake Erie into Mentor Harbor/Mentor Lagoons with a total of five persons on board during a thunderstorm and collided with the seawall at the entrance due to rough weather.  Vessel 1 suffered damage to the port side bow pontoon and cross brace.  Investigation revealed that the Operator may have lost some control of Vessel 1 due to a missing propeller on the outboard engine which was observed in pictures following the incident.  Following the collision, the Operator was able to operate Vessel 1 through the harbor entrance and secure it to a gas dock at the boat club.  The Operator and Occupants suffered no injuries as a result of the collision.
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