Operator was operating a 32 Silverton Yacht attempting to dock the vessel on the lift behind his residence. Operator on the first attempt, hit the boat lift piling with the bow of the boat damaging the bow rub rail. Operator unable to properly line up the vessel attempted to turn the boat around in the canal. While doing so, he struck the seawall opposite of his house with the starboard side of the vessel, causing scratches along the entire length of the vessel and damage to the rear swim platform. On the final attempt to put the vessel on the lift, the vessel came in at angle and struck the lift piling and lift motor causing damage to the port side rub rail and cabin steps. Also, the passenger standing on the bow of the boat fell due to the collision and hit her head. ; victim cut her lip causing a lot of bleeding. She was transported to Charlotte Regional Medical Center where they performed a CAT scan. The results came back negative for any serious injuries. She was released that night.
PUNTA GORDA                   