On 09/14/2013, operator1 launched his boat on the Pecatonica River at the Trask Bridge Forest Preserve. At approximately 1:00 PM at mile marker 26 Operator1 was underway when he noticed his boat decelerating while the throttle was engaged. He trimmed up the motor and noticed the prop was missing. Operator1 looked for his prop but was unable to locate it. Operator1 called his father in law to tow his boat to the ramp. Operator2 arrived and launched his boat at approximately 1:45PM. Operator2 headed up river and met Operator1 at approximately mile marker 25. Operator2 began to tow Operator1''s boat. At mile marker 22.5 Operator2''s boat struck a submerged object (approximately 2:30PM). This caused Operator2''s boat to slow. Operator1''s boat continued forward motion striking Operator2''s boat in the Port Stern side. Operator1''s boat was damaged on the starboard bow side. Operator2''s boat sustained no damage. They continued to the ramp and loaded the boats.
Winnebago