Operator #1 was operating his vessel under power of his engine believing he had placed his auto-pilot on.  He reached for the companion way hatch and realized the vessel's auto-pilot did not properly engage.  The vessel turned 90 degrees port and as operator attempted to straighten his course he struck vessel #2 a moored vessel.  Property damage was sustained by both vessels.  Operator was issued a non-criminal violation for violation of navigationrule #5 (improper look-out).
Salem                         