RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 statement: I was coming out of the Barnegat Inlet after passing the red marker and turned to the north and stuck a submerged object. I was approximately 150 feet past the red marker.
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was heading out of the Barnegat Inlet. Operator #1 turned to the north after passing the red day marker and struck an unknown submerged object. Operator #1 was able to get the vessel back to safe harbor. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the lower unit. No injuries were reported at the scene. 
  
  A search of the area was completed by the undersigned in the area Operator #1 advised he had struck something which was met with negative results.