RedactedNarrative: On December 23, 2017, operator and occupant were in a 17’ Alumacraft remote steered vessel (LA-8645-GC).  The occupants were traveling in Little Beach Bayou following metal pipe channel markers.  The men struck one of the markers that was completely submerged.  The occupants were thrown forward and did not sustain any injuries.  The occupants not hurt and not thinking there was any damage freed themselves from the submerge pipe and continued to their duck blind.  After the hunt, the men noticed a large amount of water in the bottom of the vessel.  They pumped the water out and realized there was a hole in the vessel.  They headed to the launch at the end of Highway 317 and picked up the boat.  The boat was dropped off at the operator’s father’s residence then they went back to a camp in a different vessel for the remainder of the weekend.  Several days later the operator reported the accident but stated he did not think the damage was over $500.  The boat was taken to a shop for an estimate.  On January 8, 2018 Senior agnet was notified the damage was estimated to be at least $500.  Senior Agent attempted to make contact with the operator who was offshore.  On January 18, 2018, Senior Agent left the boat accident forms with the passenger and operator to complete. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident.