operator/owner of Vessel 1 reported that he had just purchased the 31' Open Express cruiser and was enroute to Mass with 2 other passengers.  The seas became stormy and rough so operator decided to get the boat out of open water.  from an easterly direction he entered Newport Harbor.  His vessel made contact with a black line aross the marina that caused damage to his bow rail and legs of the bow rail that made gouges on the deck bow area. OWNER FOR VESSEL 2 WAS NEVER LOCATED, VESSEL WAS GONE WHEN INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED, NO OTHER INFORMATION
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