Investigation Revealed: Operator of vessel #1 was attempting to leave the docks At Coconut Grove Restaurant. Due to engine failure, operator #1 lost control of his vessel striking vessel #2, which was legally docked.  As operator #1 was attempting to maneuver around the dock, vessel #1 was stuck in forward motion due to the shift linkage  becoming disconected in the outdrive. This was confirmed by operator #1 during the investigation.  Operator #1 attempted to put vessel #1 into reverse with negative results, so he immediately shut the engine off.  A person on the docks attempted to help keep the boat clear of the other vessel by walking vessel #1 around vessel #2.  Vessel #1 initially struck vessel #2's engine causing damage to same. After vessel #1 struck vessel #2's engine, vessel #1 then caused vessel #2 to strike the dock cleat.  Vessel #2 sustained damage to the port side stern.
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