Vessel 1 Owner/Operator stated:

Moondance headed east through harbor Approx 4:55 PM and hit an underwater obstruction Approx, 10' to south of red buoy marker placed by Atlantic Highlands Harbor after pole marker was down. Speed 4-5 knots, boat hits obstruction and jumps up out of water sending crew forward with no injuries.

We checked for any leaks and found none keeplng close eye on the bilge, turned around and put the boat back in its slip and notified Harbor master leaving phone message as they were closed. Left boat after approximately one hour to make sure no leaks were present.

Investigation revealed:
Vessel 1 was traveling east bound in Atlantic Highlands Harbor when it struck a submerged object in the vicinity of Atlantic Highlands Marker #4, It should be noted, fixed marker# 4 is a steel piling that is broken underwater and has been temporarily replaced by a floating marker, Vessel 1 was subsequently hauled out at Lockwood Boat Works in Sayreville where extensive damage was observed to the lead keel. No injuries were reported.

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