RedactedNarrative: V1 was underway in Big Carlos Pass when it struck an underwater dredging pipe that was not visible.
  
  On 10/29/14, V1 was just west of Big Carlos Pass in Lee County when the vessel struck an underwater non visible dredging pipe. Operator was not injured in the incident. Operator was able to make it back to Fish Tale Marina and had a marine mechanic look at the damage.  Operator had the motor worked on, and the total damage to the motor was $3,806. 
  
  Orion Construction has been notified about the issue, as there have been multiple incidents involving the damage of motors due to striking the pipe.