RedactedNarrative: Operator was operating a 27ft Baja boat, IL 2391 JW, north on the Illinois river at approximately 13:35p on 09/04/2016 when she struck a large deadhead below the surface between the shore and the red bouys.  
  
  The collision with the fixed object stopped the engine and left the boat dead in the water.  Operator and the other (4) passengers were uninjured and were able to signal another boat for assistance, and were towed back to Naples boat launch.  Two additional boats following Operator also struck the same obstruction and were rendered inoperable.
  
  Operator was operating a vessel under owner’s direct supervision, and Operator also stated she had operated the vessel approximately a total of 20hrs prior to the collision.  Operator advised they had not been on the river long, and had launched the vessel at the Naples boat launch.
  
  The vessel had damage to the lower unit and the hull in excess of $2,000.00, and the vessel was insured by Progessive Insurance.  Operator was given a copy of the IL Conservation Police Operator BAR with instructions to return the completed form to the IDNR.