RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect:  I was on my boat north of Shark River at around 9:30pm.  We were returning to the inlet and I was traveling south until I thought the Shark River Bridge was directly to my right.  I turned right and headed toward the bridge and what I thought was the inlet.  Unfortunately I misjudged my location.  I was north of the inlet and ran aground on the jetty.  My engines stalled and I was unable to restart them.  We were able to scramble up the rocks to safety.
  
  Investigation at the Scene revealed:  Vessel # 1 was heading south in the Atlantic Ocean toward the Shark River Inlet.  Operator #1 thought he saw the entrance to the Shark River Inlet and turned in a westward direction.  As he approached what he thought was the inlet, the vessel struck the north side jetty causing the engines to become inoperable.  Operator #1 made several attempts to restart the engines, which was met with negative results.  
  
  Due to the waves striking the vessel, the vessel pitched on a 45 degree angle to the port side.  All occupants put on their life jackets and Operator #1 called out a mayday call over VHF Channel 16.  All occupants were able to exit the vessel onto the jetty.  USCG Manasquan, NJSP Marine Units, and Avon By the Sea Police Department arrived on scene.  No injuries were reported at this time.  Operator #1 contacted Tow Boat US in order to remove the vessel. It should be noted the vessel night navigational lights were operational and remained on after the accident.
  
   Operator #1 advised the vessel was equipped with a GPS and depth finder, but he did not have a radar.  He further advised the unit was operational during the time of the accident. 
  
  Tow Boat US arrived on scene and advised due to the low tide and rough seas they were not going to be able to remove the vessel at this time.  They further stated attempts will be made in the morning to remove the vessel.
  