Vessel 1, an 80 foot Viking sportfish, approached Palm Beach inlet and struck a submerged object possibly related to construction inside the inlet.
	V1 sustained damage to the starboard propeller and trim tabs. This was caused by an approximately 4-inch diameter line wrapped in the propeller. The operator was unsure if he struck anything else.
	All persons involved were uninjured. 
	Vessel 1 (V1), an 80 foot Viking sportfish was headed southbound approximately 200 yards offshore in the area of West Palm Beach Florida. At approximately 1705 hours V1 approached Palm Beach inlet and struck a submerged object possibly related to construction inside the inlet. The operator of V1 stated that he started to lose power and steerage. V1 proceeded to the Viking yard in Riviera Beach FL to have the vessel pulled.
	V1 sustained damage to the starboard propeller and trim tabs. This was caused by an approximately 4-inch diameter line wrapped in the propeller. The operator was unsure if he struck anything else.
	All persons involved were uninjured.
Palm Beach Inlet
WEST PALM BEACH               