RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I was in the channel and hit the submerged channel marker. I was shocked I hit something that severe and thought I just had engine problems. I anchored as I drifted near Petite Island. When Captain arrived, he stated it appears you hit the sunk ICW 63 channel marker.
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling north in the ICW in the area of Stafford Twp., Ocean County. Vessel #1 struck a submerged channel marker #63 causing damage to the lower unit of the outboard, the driveshaft and the propeller. Specifically I observed the propeller to have a broken propeller blade. No injuries were reported or observed .
  