At approximately 0730 A.M. On November 10, 2013 the above subject was motoring out from Beshcel's marina to go fishing for the day. At this time he was transitioning for a idle to getting on plane when he struck a submerged object believed to be a dredge pipe. Once the subject struck the underwater object he shut his boat down and observed he had damage to his motor carriage. He motored back to the dock and put the boat on the trailer so he could inspect it for further damage. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor in this incident. The proper PFDs were on this vessel but not worn at the time of the collision and the vessel is outfitted with a tiller arm type of steering. The operator are none of his passenger sustained any type of injuries resulting from this accident .
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