On 7/11/12, Operator was operating a 2002 17" bayliner pleasure vessel (la-6489-ff) in little river in catahoula parish.  Operator stated he was test driving the vessel because he was thinking of buying it.  Operator stated that he was traveling east of archie landing and getting ready to turn around when the vessel collided with a submerged object thought to be a log. Operator stated that he never saw the object and was not sure of the exact location of where the collision took place.  After the collision, Operator stated that he called 911 which went through to the lasalle parish sheriff's office at approximately 12:18 pm.  I received the call at approximately 12:25 pm and arrived on scene at approximately 12:55 pm.  Operator was wearing a pfd on my arrival and didn't appear injured and also stated that he was not injured. Operator stated that when he struck the object he lost all power and steering.  Operator pointed to the general location of the collision but no logs or submerged objects could be located.  The vessel was safely towed to the archie landing and loaded onto its trailer.  After removing the vessel fromt he water, the outdrive was observed to be hanging only by cables and wiring.  No other damage was observed on the vessel.  Pictures of the damage were taken and Operator stated that the vessel would be stored at his residence
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