RedactedNarrative: On 10/20/2019 I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call for service from DNR Communications regarding a boat accident (property damage only) occurred on 10/12/19 in the area of Smith Island, MD. I made contact with vessel operator/owner. Operator stated the following about his vessel: black  and white in color, 27ft 2011 Chaparral 270 Signature, and bearing MD 2449DB. Operator advised that he believes his vessel sustained more than $2,000 worth of damages.  Operator stated the following about the damage: bent prop, multiple gouges underneath the vessel, and paint scratched on the bow and stern. 
  
  
    Operator stated that he and his wife were heading to Ewell, MD for the day. Operator stated the following about weather and sea conditions at the time of the accident:  visibility clear, calm water conditions, wind less than 6 knots, cruising at 15 knots, and 12ft water depth.  Prior to entering to the channel near Swan Island, Chesapeake Bay side, Operator said the vessel struck a submerged object and was not visible. Operator backed off the throttle, checked the area to locate the object that the vessel struck, but did not locate anything. Operator tried to continue his course, but felt the vessel vibrate when he applied the throttle. Operator believed that his propeller was damaged and returned back to Solomons Island.
  
   The cost estimate to repair the damage according to Washburn's Boat Yard was between $3,950 and $4,464.48
  
   Quoted estimate and photos are attached to the report.
  
   All events occurred in Somerset, MD.
  