Operator 1 had his houseboat in a side tow off his 14' skiff on the port side of the skiff heading outbound from the river on route to the mooring field.  Operator was unable to see what was on the other side of the houseboat and struck a moored vessel with the port side of the houseboat damaging the vessel.  The operator did not notify the owner of the damage.  A witness notified the owner who contacted the local police department.  Operator's vision was obscured/improper lookout/following current during side tow effected control of tow.  Negligent operation/improper lookout.
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