RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1999, 18' Boston Whaler Open Motorboat w/Suzuki Outboard Engine
  
  On 07/27/2015, at about 02:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Salish Sea near the North Shore of Orcas Island, located near Orcas, WA in San Juan county. 
  
  According to the Operator, while driving looking for whales, at high slack tide, the vessel's motor made a horrible noise and stopped.  There was no evidence of what the vessel hit, possibly a submerged reef or rock.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  Vessel damage was estimated at $6,000
  The Operator and Occupants were all wearing PFDs
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   