Vessel 1 (Bass Boat) was traveling upstream on plane. Vessel 2 (PWC) was following behind and jumping the wake of the bass boat.  The operator of the bass boat throttled down and came off plane.  After coming off plane the operator of the bass boat noticed the PWC in his peripheral vision.  The PWC appeared to be on a collision course with the bass boat.  The operator of bass the boat throttled up in an attempt to avoid a collision.  The PWC then impacted the outboard motor of bass boat.  Damage to the bass boat was limited to the motor and motor mount.  Damage to the PWC was found at the bow rub rail, bow eye and underside of the PWC.
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