Operator1 LAUNCHED HIS BOAT AT LAKE LURE MARINA IN THE ATTEMPT TO TURN THE BOAT TO THE RIGHT, Operator1's ARM BUMPED THE THROTTLE WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE STEERING WHEEL.  HE HIT V2 IN THE LEFT CORNER GLANCING OFF INTO THE OUTBOARD MOTOR.  Operator HAD JUST PURCHASED THE BOAT AND THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE BOAT HAD BEEN LAUNCHED ON THE WATER BY HIM.

NO ALCOHOL/DRUG INVOLVEMENT DETECTED THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Operator1 HAD ONE TYPE III PFD LOCATED NEAR THE OPERATOR AREA OF THE BOAT, NO TYPE IV THROWABLE PFD ON BOARD AND NO USCG APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON BOARD.
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