Vessel 1 was in operation when another unidentified vessel "cut them off""; in order to avoid collision with the unidentified vessel, the Operator of Vessel 1 decelerated Vessel 1 into neutral.  While decelerating, the motor on Vessel 1 struck an unknown submerged object at which time the motor on Vessel 1 kicked up and the motor hood flew into the water.  Vessel 1 also sustained damage where the wires entered the motor.
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