According to interviewed statements by each operator, operator2 was operating a yamaha pwc in the area near the channel on snow lake.  She came around a blind point in the lake and operated towards a pontoon boat owned and driven by operator1.  Operator2's pwc struck the starboard side of the pontoon in an area aft of the helm.  The pwc struck the pontoon angled slightly towards the stern of the pontoon.  This would have cause the impact to the bow slightly to the starboard side of the pwc.  Upon inspection of the pwc, there were too many scratches and gouges to accurately indicate where the impact was on the bow of the pwc.  Upon inspection of the pontoon, there was a dent with fresh clean light scuff marks on the starboard pontoon, approximately 2/3 of the way to the stern from the bow.  Dry dock marina, where operator1's pontoon boat was purchased, stated that the only repair would be to replace the pontoon.  Thier estimate for replacement was $2250.  Operator1 advised that this was the first season that the pontoon was on the water.  There was no other damage or considerable signs of use on the exterior of operator1's pontoon boat.  Operator2 admitted to striking the pontoon but did not feel that the impact caused the dent in the pontoon.
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