On september 30, 2011 at approximately 2:30pm, Operator1 was operating vessel 1 at ocean isle access area in ocean isle beach.  Operator1 works for jimmys marine and was working on this particular vessel for a customer.  Upon launching the boat, the motor cut off and Operator1 was unable to get the motor to crank again.  Because the vessel had been launched off the trailer, it was heading backwards out of the ramp towards the icw.  Because the motor would not crank and he had the wind and current pushing his vessel toward the dock, Operator1w as unable to adequately control the direction the vessel was heading.  Another individual had docked his vessel (vessel 2) at the ramp and was going to get his trailer to load his boat and return home.  His wife was still in the boat as it was tied to the dock.  The disabled boat that Operator1 was operating was pushed by wind and current into the port side of Vessel2 and as a result of the backward motion of Operator1's vessel, the vessels made contact and there was damage done to the port side of Vessel2 docked vessel.  The damage was minor, but there was fiberglass damage as well as significant scratching of the clear coat on Vessel2 vessel.  Upon getting an estimate for repairs, Owner2 informed this officer that to repair the damage and to match paint on the vessel would cost over two thousand dollars.  It is the opinion of this officer that Operator1 was unable to maneuver fast enough to avoid the collision because the vessel he was operating had become disabled.  Nothing appears to have been done in a reckless or careless manner and no charges were filed against Operator1.  Both vessels were equipped with uscg approved life saving devices and drugs or alcohol did not contribute to this accident in any way.
OCEAN ISLE BEACH              