RedactedNarrative: Subject informed me that his brother-in-law had damaged his vessel while fishing a night tournament on Carters Lake.  Subject informed me that no one was injured but Operator's vessel was damaged as he hit a drifting log while motoring down the lake.  I received Operator's information and phone number and advised Subject to tell Operator that I would come to his house later in the morning and inspect the damage.
       At approximately 1100 hours I contacted Operator and met him at his residence and inspected his vessel to see if it met the $2,000 requirement for a report. Operator's vessel was a 2008 model, 20 foot, red in color, Triton Tr-200.  The vessel was powered by a 225 horse power Mercury Optimax outboard motor.
       Upon inspection of the vessel I observed that the transom was cracked from stern to port side with loose fiberglass showing.  The steel transom plate was also broken.  The callon (motor cover) was busted on the front portion from top to bottom.  
       Operator informed me that at approximately 2240 hours he was traveling to the Dam Site boat ramp from the river.  Operator then stated that when he reached the area of the lake between Doll Mt. boat ramp and Whorley Creek cove his vessel hit a submerged log.  Operator stated that the bow of the vessel elevated and he felt the log going down the bottom of the vessel when it hit the motor.  The motor kicked up causing the callon to strike the transom plate.  I located wood debris in the foot of the motor.  The speedometer was stuck on 45 mph.  Operator informed me that there was some mist on the water at the time of the incident.
       End of report.