RedactedNarrative: both boats were traveling in the same direction.  Operator1's speed would indicate the boat was likely in bow up state and the large bow would have partially obscured his vision directly in front of him.  Operator1 estimated his speed at approximately 10 miles per hour and Operator2 told Warden he was going just above idle speed.  
  
  Based on the statements of the operators Operator1's speed was faster than that of the Operator2 boat. The boat operated by Operator1 struck the Operator2 boat in the right (starboard) rear (stern).  The Operator1 boat then partially overtopped the Operator2 boat causing the damage including the broken windshield.
  