RedactedNarrative: Owner / operator was in boat alone. Cruising for one of first rides of season. He is a new boat operator. He was unaware of a submerged rock and struck it. Suspected only prop / lower unit damage. Took boat to Dealer who said there was hull damage that needed to be repaired.
  Estimated repair at $6000. Now realizing the incident was reportable, he completed a hand written BARDWEB report and brought it to the office.