Vessel 1 was preparing to leave its slip and head out into the river. After casting off a few lines and beginning foward motion out of the slip Vessel 2 was passing about 25 yards in front of Vessel 1. Vessel 2 was violating the no wake zone, traveling at about 10 knots. Vessel 2 was creating a large wake and when it hit Vessel 1 it caused the vessel to motion up and down causing the lower unit to slam into the dock and crushing the teak platform. Vessel 2 was tracked down and received a warning for violating the no wake zone. The operator of Vessel 2 stated it was his first time up the river and unaware that his wake caused any damage until a vessel came after him and took a picture of his vessel.
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