On March 4, 2013 at approximately 1730 hours, operator1 started the docked vessel Little Hog II.  He had no intention of moving vessel; he was told by owner to have vessel ready for next trip.  When the vessel was started, there was a mechanical failure with the throttle system which caused the vessel to start at full throttle and break free from the dock lines.  At this time the vessel was out of control heading out of the canal.  

The Little Hog II first hit the docked vessel Hanna Katherine breaking it's bandit rig; estimated damage $100.  The vessel then proceeded down the canal and hit a dock; estimated damage $3000.00.  The vessel came to a final stop when it hit a 2nd dock; estimated damage $3500.00.  

After the incident the owner of the Little Hog II, went to each of the property owners and said he would personally take care of any and all damage that had occurred.
KEY LARGO