On 11/7/2023, V1 was operating in the intracoastal waterway South of John R Bonner Nature Park in Largo, Florida.  While traveling South it struck a partially submerged channel marker causing damage greater than $2,000.  No injuries were reported and no other vessels were involved in this collision.
Accident
At approximately 0005 hours  (11/7/2023)  V1 struck a partially submerged channel marker (marker 38).  
Post-Accident
OP1 did not sustain any injuries.  V1 sustained fiberglass cracks to the bow, hull and front portion of the starboard side.  There are multiple scratches on the front portion of the starboard side.  The rubrail on the front of the starboard side also popped off.  The damage was estimated at $3,000.  United States Coast Guard was notified of this damaged channel marker.
Conclusion 
Based on interviews, assessment of the damage, and information gathered to date.  This accident was caused due to a partially submerged object that would be very difficult to see at night.   Based on the circumstances surrounding the accident, no charges were filed.

Boca Ciega Bay
LARGO                         