Vessel 1 was traveling north in Calcasieu Lake. V1 was described as a 20' Express Bay boat, with remote steering.  V1 was powered by an outboard motor.  V1 was traveling along the eastern bank of Calcasieu Lake.  V1 was located north of Lambert Bayou and south of Grand Bayou.  While traveling north, V1 struck a submerged object.  V1 had extensive damage to the lower  unit and mid-section of the motor that was in excess of $500.00   There were no other passengers on the vessel.  The involvement of alcohol/drugs are not suspected as being a contributing factor to the incident.  The operator of V1 had a PFD on during the incident.  The contributing factor is underwater obstruction.  The type of incident is struck a submerged object.
Calcasieu Lake
Cameron                       