RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was operating at idle speed traveling towards Windy Point.  Vessel 1 accelerated causing the bow of the boat to raise and prevent the Operator from seeing Vessel 2.  Vessel B was adrift at the time, preparing to drop anchor.  Just prior to impact, Vessel 1 Operator was able to take his foot off the throttle and attempted to place the boat in reverse, but the shifting lever broke.  Vessel 1 then struck Vessel 2 on the starboard side near the driver’s console.