On April 18, 2013 Operator2 was operating his vessel, a 2001 36' Hinckly (Documented vessel 1111684) southbound in the ICW, just north of Linton Blvd. bridge in Delray Beach Florida.  Operator2 struck a 1983 34' Hunter (FL1506MR) that was secured to its dock at Harbourside Marina.  The struck vessel owner was out of the state at the time of the incident.  Witnesses hailed Operator2 over who provided them with his vessel documentation.  Owner1's vessel sustained gel coat and fiberglass perforation damages to the stern just above the water line and through hull damage to the coaming.  Stern railing and ladder were bent out of shape as was a starboard lifeline stantion which collided  with a piling from the force of the impact.  Owner1 later observed gel coat damage of approximately 4.5" was sustained along the starboard freeboard where it had made contact with the piling.  A small section of life line snapped and the stern running light was rendered inoperable.  Corsair Marine Services estimated damages sustained to Owner1's vessel was $7,510.10.  As of November 13, 2013 the majority of repair to Owner1's vessel has been completed.
DELRAY BEACH