The operator of V2 stated that his lights were working at the start of the trip. He stated he noticed his lights had stopped working. He stated that he tied a flashlight to the bow rail facing it forward representing his bow light. Operator2 then tied a flashlight to his T Top canopy and faced it downward representing his stern light.  He then proceeded operating his vessel.

Both vessels were traveling Northbound on the ICW.  Vessel 1 was traveling on plane, Vessel 2 was traveling at idle speed on the ICW. Approaching from behind, V1 struck V2's stern on the port side.  V1's hull came over the stern of V2 between the engine and the port gunwale and ran along the port gunwale and then fell back into the water.  There was damage to Vessel 2's port gunwale and to Vessel 2's engine.  V2 showed excessive tearing and scraping of the fiberglass along the port gunwale and the engine appeared to be shifted toward the starboard side of the vessel from the impact. Vessel 1 had no visible damage above the waterline with the exception of the starboard prop looking scratched. 

Witness statements were consistent with vessel damage.

The occupants and operator of vessel 1 had no injuries.  Vessel 2 occupant suffered a contusion on his head after falling after the collision and was treated and released on scene by EMS,
POMPANO BEACH