RedactedNarrative: Vessel operator was cruising at night when the vessel struck and damaged a USCG Great Lakes lighted buoy designated as Red #8.  The buoy was dented and has a large scrape.  The vessel starboard hull was torn a hole and vessel began taking on water.  The vessel was immediately driven into the Elmwood Township Marina and tied up at the east end of A-dock.  Interviews were taken from all passengers at the marina and pictures taken of the boat and the damaged buoy.  No one was injured.