While doing a safety check on vessel, officers noticed damage to boat on the starboard side.  He advised he hit a unlit marker earlier that morning.  Officer went with operator to location and viewed damage to day marker #11 by Pass Marianne Light that matched the damage on vessel.
 
Damage was on starboard side of vessel of to the fiberglass and rub rail. No injuries reported.  operator was only Occupant. 
*Operator hit marker in dark
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