RedactedNarrative: Vessel FL 9102 MX (V1) was traveling in Big Sarasota Pass near South Lido beach. V1 was following another boat when the lower unit of the motor struck an unknown object.  Operator of the vessel believes it was the pipe line of the drege that is currently in the area of the pass.  The operator of V1 was able to get towed back to the marina by  the vessel he was originally following.