RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was following vessel 2 through a shallow area. Vessel 2 hit bottom and lost speed. Vessel 1 was following at a distance that did not allow for enough time to stop to avoid colliding with stern of vessel 2. Vessel 1 steered hard to the right and the left side chine of vessel 1 struck the outboard motor and right side of stern at and above the rub rail of vessel 2.
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED