Some one else's fail
In front the of family cottage is a shallow rocky area with some exposed rocks on the far end. Though properly marked, over the years we have watched a multitude of boats come over the shoals (on the wrong side of the spar buoy), then correct course when they see the exposed rocks. Most don't hit bottom, but we have witnessed a few notable strikes.
The most memorable strike was after dark. Two boats came through on the wrong side, the lead we later learned was a Coronado, I think; the second was larger. We saw them safely clear the shallows, and thought they were safe. Then we saw the lead boat bounce ominously by the far end, and slow to a stop. When the trailing boat caught up, we heard the clear exchange "we hit something" (but no other signs of panic or injury). The larger boat towed the smaller away before MP arrived.
With the light of day, I found, sitting atop an exposed rock ledge, the rudder AND the driveshaft with propeller still attached.
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