Investigation at the scene revealed:  Vessel #1 was departing slip #31 in Hoffman's Marina, with three persons on board.  The current was strong at four knots during this time, with an outgoing tide.  As vessel 31 exited the slip and turned to face south, it went broadside to the current, and Operator #1 was unable to maintain control of the vessel.  Vessel #1 was pushed in an eastward direction by the current, across the fairway, at which time Vessel #1 struck the bow pulpit, hull, and bow rail of vessel #3.  Vessel #3 was unoccupied at the time of the collision.  Operator #1 proceeded to throttle forward in order to clear contact with vessel #3.  Traveling in a southerly direction, while continuing to be pushed east by the strong current, vessel #1 then struck vessel #2, which was secured at the end of the dock in a transient slip.  Vessel #2 received damage to the underside of its bow pulpit, as well as scrapes to her hull.  Vessel #2 was unoccupied at the time of the collision.  Operator #1 continued to throttle forward in attempts to clear from contact with these vessels.  Operator #1 then was able to secure his vessel at the fuel dock at Hoffman's Marina in order to assess the damage and wait for police response.  
Investigation determined through operator statements, witness statements, inspection of vessel damage by responding Troopers, and consideration of prevailing marine conditions at the time of collisions.

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