RedactedNarrative: Vessel one was traveling west in Gordons Pass approaching red day marker 18. The day marker is in the south side of the channel. Captain stated he slowed down to idle speed because the two vessel were exchanging bait in the middle of the channel with no one at the helm. 
  
  It also appeared that the vessel did not have anyone as a lookout. As he approached the vessels he had to move to the south side of the channel where it was becoming shallow. As the other vessels drifted south the vessel two hit the port side aft rail. Causing damage to the rail. Captain of vessel two then climbed to the helm to take control of his vessel. As words were exchanged vessel two came up on plane and headed offshore. 
  
  The Captain of vessel one attempted to contact the Captain of vessel two via radio but he did not answer. While in transit the Captain of vessel one contacted USCG to report the incident. I also talked to the Captain of vessel two. The Captain stated that he did not know why vessel one was passing on the south side of the channel. The Captain of vessel couldn't believe that vessel one used its bow thruster causing vessel one to hit his vessel. Based on the statements given, I was unable to determine who was at fault for the collision.
  