RedactedNarrative: Boat 1 had left the ramp area first.  Boat 2 also headed down river, he caught up to and passed Boat 1.  Boat 2 estimated his speed at 59 to 60 miles per hour and estimated Boat 1 speed at 45 to 50 miles per hour.  
  
  Boat 2 said they had decided to pull to the left, because they had decided to fish a spot that they were near,  he slowed he looked back to see where Boat 1 was.  
  
  Boat 2 estimated Boat 1  to be about one-quarter mile behind.  He felt he could slow and turn and Boat 1  would have ample time and space to navigate around them.  
  
  Boat 2 said after about 30 seconds the were struck by the Boat 1.  After he had slowed and turned left Boat 2 said neither he or his passenger  heard or saw  Boat 1  boat until the collision occurred.