RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Statement:  I was headed north when a log popped up in front of me.  I attempted to                             
  to turn to the starboard side to avoid the log but it was to late.  I ran the log over and my boat started taking on water.
  
  Investigation Revealed:  Vessel #1 was traveling northbound in the Delaware River Channel.  Operator #1 observed a floating tree log in his path of travel.  Operator #1 attempted a starboard turn to avoid the object; however, struck and ran over the object.  Vessel #1 made contact at the port bow.  As the vessel ran over the object it became lodged under the vessel at the IO lower unit below the waterline.  Vessel #1 sustained major damage to the motor outdrive and started flooding the vessel hull with sea water.  Vessel #1 sustained minor paint and fiberglass damage to the port keel.  The vessel did not sink from the incident. No injuries were reported from the accident.