On March 26th 2012, at approximately 14:30 hours, operator was observed heading westbound on the St. Lucie Canal/Okeechobee Waterway near the city of Indiantown on a 55' vessel. (vessel 1), was cruising at an estimated speed of 20-30 knots creating a large wake while he passed two residences located on the canal.  According to sworn written statements and interviews V1 was observed by the owners of the residence creating the large wake that resulted in vessel and property damage. owner of V2 had the vessel moored to his dock and pilings at the time of the accident.  The wake forced a mooring line to break and the vessel struck a piling causing an estimated damage of $3000.00.  subject sustained property damage to two wooden pilings, the pilings were loose and leaning inward.  estimated property damage is $700.00.   No bodily injury was observed or reported during the investigation.
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