Vessel one operator was operating a rented vessel and was leaving the creek when operator one collided with two other vessels that where anchored to the shore in the cove. Witnesses state that when vessel one operator attempted to leave the cove, vessel one's engine appeared to cut out (stall/quit running) causing him to drift uncontrollably. While vessel one was adrift, it collided with vessel two and three.  Due to the collision, vessel three received damage to the starboard/stern railing system, creaks in the aluminum welds and the railing was bent.  Vessel two received damage to a door and the area supporting the door, located on the stern of the vessel. No visible damage was observed on vessel two.  After the collision , vessel one operator was able to restart vessel one and leave the cove. When officer arrived on the scene and was unable to locate vessel one operator or vessel one until approsimately four hours after the accident. No pfd's were being worn or used on all the three vessel's involved and no alcohol or drugs were suspected.
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