RedactedNarrative: I met with Operator and his passengers at the Findlay Marina on 7/13/2019 at approximately 1320hrs.  
  
  Operator stated he was northbound on Lake Shelbyville near Point #2 in his 1989 Stratos boat when he thought he struck a submerged log at 40-45mph.  Operator continued northbound to the area of Point #5 when passengers observed water in the floor of the boat.  Operator stated the boat would not remain on plane and continued to take on water.  Operator said he stopped, the boat partially submerged at which time his passengers exited the watercraft and hailed for assistance.  Another boater picked up his passengers hooked a line to boat  and started towing it to the Findlay Marina.  Operator remained on his watercraft till he later boarded a Corp of Engineers Patrol boat and was also transported to the Findlay Marina.
  
  At the Marina, the boat was removed with the assistance of the Shelby County Dive Team.  Further inspection revealed fiberglass delamination had occurred port side near the upper chine and above.  
  
  All passengers were wearing their PFD''s.
  
  The boat was not overloaded.
  
  No injuries reported.
  