RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect, He was heading from Ocean Beach Marina, Lanoka Harbor to Forked River at the time of the incident.  He advised that he became " disoriented and confused" when he activated his spotlight to obtain his bearings.  He stated " I am not sure how it happened."  He also stated that his vessel was sailing  at approximately ten miles Per Hour when his vessel ran aground.
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling east bound from Cedar Creek to Forked River.  As vessel #1 approached the mouth of Cedar Creek, the operator utilized the vessel spotlight to verify his location.  Once the spotlight was activated, the operator became disoriented and confused.  During this period of confusion,  the vessel turned in a north west direction and ran aground.  The vessel was completely aground with no components remaining in the water.  No injuries were reported from the incident.  The operator was coherent during the interview and I detected no signs of impairment.  Vessel #1 sustained damage to the hull at the bow and along the port and starboard sides. The port and starboard props were bent/damaged.
  