Vessel #1 was leaving Cheboygan River northbound out into Lake Huron.  Operator of Vsl #1 was using red channel marker as a guide to get out into Lake Huron, but failed to negociate the distance he was from the red light on the marker.  He struck said channel marker.  Damage to vessel #1 was heavy to the front lower bow and to both port and starboard sides as well as inside the cabin.  Operator was able to get Vessel #1 back to shore and have boat pulled out of the water.
City of Cheboygan             