RedactedNarrative: Prior to impact: 
  
  operator of vessel #1 (v1) had entered fort myers yacht basin interior dockage area and was attempting to maneuver vessel stern-in into assigned slip. The estimated speed of v1, as reported by v1 operator, was <5 knots. Prevailing winds were moderate and out of the southeast at time of accident. Seas inside the basin were slightly choppy. There was no other vessel movement at the time of accident. (note: v1 operator had just purchased vessel and had approximately <10 hours of total operating time) 
  
  during impact: 
  
  as operator of v1 maneuvered vessel into a “stern-in to slip” position in preparation for backing, his unfamiliarity with the “drive by wire” clutch/throttle controls on v1 coupled with the wind conditions caused v1 starboard aft section to contact vessel #2 (v2) port gunnel at midship. V1 operator indicated during interview that he over-estimated amount of engine power being generated by throttle controls, thus allowing prevailing winds to cause v1 to make contact with v2. 
  
  V1 sustained minor damage to the starboard transom corner section of the aluminum rub rail as well as minor damage to the starboard aft corner of fiberglass swim platform. V2 sustained an approximately 6” long x 2” deep perforation of port side gunnel at porthole level, as well as rub marks along a portion of the hull just above the waterline at vessel midship. Visual evidence of physical paint transfer to both vessels corroborates verbal statements made by v1 operator and v1 passenger. 
  
  Post impact: 
  
  immediately following impact, operator of v1 was able to safely maneuver vessel into assigned slip in a stern-in position as later found by this officer. There were no reported injuries or other property damage as a result of this accident. There was no safety equipment deployed prior to, during or post accident. Upon securing v1 to the dock, the operator immediately notified the yacht basin dock master, who then reported the accident to this agency. There were no other known witnesses to this accident.