RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect: I slowed the boat down and put it in neutral to take care of the crab lines in the back of the boat.  The other boat then struck the engine and stern of the boat.
  
  Operator #2 stated to the effect: The boat in front of us stopped in the channel and I tried to avoid it, but struck the back of it.  
  
  Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 where traveling south in the Inter-coastal Waterway south of the Mantoloking Bridge.  Vessel #1's operator slowed the vessel and put it in neutral to secure crabbing gear in the stern of the vessel.  Vessel #2 stuck the starboard stern of Vessel #1.  Damage occurred to the starboard engine cowling and also scuff marks and scratches to the starboard top of the stern gunwale.   Bottom paint transfer was also noted on Vessel #1 from Vessel #2.  No visible damage was noted on Vessel #2.   Occupant of Vessel #1 complained of injury, but refused medical attention at the scene.  No other injuries reported.  Operator of Vessel #2 was found to be in violation of USCG Navigation Rule #6: Safe Speed to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.  
  
  All witness's concurred with the above operator's statements.
  