Operator1 left his dock travelling NE and crossing a marked secondary channel. Operator1 failed to see and yield right of way to Operator2's boat. Operator2 was travelling WNW into the sun and failed to see Operator1.Operator2s' boat struck Operator1's boat at the operator's station (starboard side).Operator1 suffered two small abrasions to his right forearm.Operator2(operator) suffered a two inch cut to the upper left chest.Operator2's passenger suffered an "L" shaped cut to the left temple that totaled about three inches.
Operator1's boat hull is totaled.I do not know or have a good estimate of it's value.Operator2's boat has a small crack and the rub rail was torn off. He esimates his damage at $ 300.

Guntersville                  