RedactedNarrative:        On this date I was detailed to area of Intracoastal Waterway Marker "74" in Stafford Township, Ocean County in reference to a vessel taking on water.  Upon arrival I observed a 1992 Welcraft Coastal 27' in length, bearing New Jersey Registration.  The vessel was being operated by it's owner, and was intentionally run into shallow water on the South West side of Bonnet Island.  The stern of the vessel was sitting low in the water and there was water on the deck.  I subsequently deployed a de-watering pump and began to de-water the vessel.  The entire bilge was flooded and water could be seen flowing in from somewhere beneath the vessel.  The Pump was subsequently able to abate the flooding as we awaited commercial salvage.
  
  Operator 1 stated in effect:  I was traveling Northbound in the Intracoastal Waterway in the area of Beach Haven.  I noticed a temporary red "nun can" marker and I traveled just to the West of the marker.  I then felt a jolt and I felt the Port side of my boat rise up and I realized I must have hit something.  After the impact I noticed a vibration in the running gear and continued to travel slowly Northbound back toward my marina.  As I neared the Rt. 72 Causeway Bridge I noticed the deck locker on the starboard side of my vessel "pop up" and realized the bilge was filled with water.  I then ran the vessel into shallow water to prevent it from sinking and called for help.