RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I was returning to Sand Bar Marina because my boat was taking on water. I was trying to get back to put my boat on the lift. I was in fear for the safety of my family and did not want to cause an ecological incident in the lake.
  
       Vessel #2 and Vessel #3 was moored at Katz's in the Cove Marina.
  
       Investigation Revealed: V#1 was traveling eastbound into Great Cove in Lake Hopatcong, Jefferson Twp, Morris County. The operator of V#1 was returning to Sand Bar Marina to dock his vessel on his boat lift. He stated his vessel was taking on water and believed it was sinking. He entered the "No Wake Zone" in Great Cove at an unsafe speed causing a large wake. As a result of his wake he caused damage to V#2 and V#3 which was moored a Katz's at the Cove Marina. Both vessels were unoccupied and moored to a dock. As a result of the wake, V#2 and V#3 sustained damage to the splash guard on the starboard side pontoon. V#1 was returned to the boat lift and no injuries were reported. 
  
  
  