On 08/04/2013, between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m., the incident described below occurred on Puget Sound at the Kingston Marina located in Kitsap county.
 
V1 was backing out of the marina slip.  Operator1 reported moving the shift lever into the forward position, hitting the throttle lever as well, forcing the boat forward (fast) into the aft section of V2.
 
V2 reported that he and v2 occupant were below deck when they heard and felt a "huge crash" at the stern of their boat. V1 was sitting off the stern of V2 after "ramming it hard".  According to (V2 owner), Operator1, (V1 operator), said he had used the wrong control.  
 
V2 reported that the pulpit was broken at stanchion and was badly damaged.  He also reported that the GPS antenna and BBQ were broken.
 
No injuries or fatalities.
No apparent alcohol involvement.
No damages to V1.  $6,000 damage reported to V2.
Occupants of V1 were wearing PFDs.  Occupants of V2 were not wearing PFDs (Moored)
Neither the operator of V1 or the owner of V2 had mandatory Boater Education Cards - Both exempt by age.
No Rules of the Road Violations.
Kingston