Vessel #1 was anchored at Tices Shoal.  The owner was onboard along with eight passengers.  Vessel #2 was rented and the operator was trying to move away from other boats in the area.  The owner of vessel #1 warned the operator  of vessel #2 that he was getting to close and should put his vessel in reverse.  Operator #2 pushed the throttle forward  by mistake and vessel #2 struck vessel #1 on the port side amidships causing the damage listed in this report. Operator #2 was issued a summons for careless operation.
Lacey Twp                     