RedactedNarrative: V2 was overtaking V1 in congested waters.  V2 stated the steering went out and crashed into V1.  
  
  Operator1 stated he was coming in from fishing with his friends and turned west around Deep Water Point into grand lagoon traveling about 20 mph.  He stated a large black Everglades, DO 1268325, came flying in behind him going at least 30 mph.  
  
  There was a lot of boat traffic in the area.  The Everglades was coming in fast on Operator1's starboard side, trying to go between him and the channel marker.  Operator2 hit his vessel with the side of his vessel, almost rolling over Operator1's vessel.  They exchanged names and Operator2 stated he was going to Pirates Cove Marina.  
  
  I saw a small piece of fiberglass busted out of the bottom of Operator1's vessel and prop marks running down the side of his boat.  I got a statement from Operator1 about the accident (see attached).  I took pictures of the vessel damage then went to Pirates Cove Marina to see if I could find Operator2 and his vessel.
  
  Operator2 complete a statement about the accident.  He stated he lost steering and was unable to steer away from Operator1.  He did not try to slow down at the time, just tried to steer away from Operator1's vessel.  Operator2's vessel had minimal damage, just scratches on his rub rail.  I took pictures of the damage.  Operator1 and Operator2 exchanged information.  
  
  I had Operator2 turn on his batteries so we could look at his steering.  It functioned as normal.  He was adamant that his steering was not working.
  