RedactedNarrative: On July 10th 2016, I, Officer received a report from FWC dispatch regarding a vessel which had hit a channel marker in Islamorada and had been able to return to shore, being put on a trailer at Fiesta Key campground at mile marker 70, Monroe County Florida.
  
  	At approximately 0100 hrs I responded from the 52 mile marker and arrived at Fiesta Ky campground to find  a vessel identified by its Florida Registration as FL9600HJ on a trailer.  I observed the port bow of the vessel to be severely damaged, as well as some areas along the port side.  I located the owner/operator to confirm that he and all the occupants were accounted for and not hurt.  
  
  	I asked Operator1 what happened and he told me, also documenting it on a statement form.  Operator1 informed me he had left the dock at Fiesta Key campground approximately 2300hrs, passed under the Channel 5 bridge heading towards Tennessee Reef to go fishing.  He was using his GPS to aim for Marker 44, which put his heading line right through another channel marker.  Operator1 informed me he saw the green marker approximately 10ft away but was unable to slow down in time.  He was operating at approximately 3300 RPM, around 27-28 knots.  The marker had no working lights.
  
  	After hitting the marker, Operator1 informed me he stopped, checked his occupants and boat, saw major damage and returned to the dock.  While making his way back to the dock, Operator1 realized he was taking on water and arranged with people on shore to have his vessel trailer ready.  Once back to the dock, he put the vessel on the trailer without further incident.
  
  	I documented the incident with pictures and taking Operator1 statement.  Operator1 informed me that he did not have insurance.