Operator1 was operating vessel 1 near the coinjock marine in the coinjock canal when one of the engine control cables broke.  This caused the vessel to lose the ability to steer the vessel.  The current running through the canal pushed vessel 1 into several properties along the canal causing damage.  Vessel 1 continued to float south down the coinjock canal until a second vessel was able to power alongside and gain control.  At that time, vessel 1 was moored on the east side of the coinjock canal and awaited law enforcement to arrive.
 
Damages to properties listed below:
 
Property1- damage to his bulkhead and two pilings estimated at $20,000.00
Property2 - damage to his bulkhead estimated at $5000.00
Property3- damage to one piling estimated at$1500.00
Property4- damage to one piling estimated at $1500.00
 
No alcohol or drugs were found to have contributed to this accident.  Personal flotation devices were on board but were not worn.
COINJOCK