RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated: "I was going straight and was getting on plane. I couldn't see him when my bow
  went np. I turned and we hit."
  
  Operator #2 Stated: " I was going straight at a slow speed. I seen the red and white boat turn towards
  me. I quickly put my motor in reverse to avoid a collision and he hit me."
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed Vessel #1 traveling towards the Absecon Inlet while in Clam Creek.
  Vessel #2 was traveling from the Absecon Inlet in Clam Creek. Operator #1 stated that he was unable to
  see over his bow when he was getting the boat on plane. Both vessels were traveling towards each other
  when Vessel #1 turned to port towards Vessel #2. Operator #2 attempted to avoid a collision by placing
  his engine in reverse but was unsuccessful. Vessel# l's starboard side hull struck the bow area of Vessel
  #2. Vessel #1 sustained major fiberglass damage to the starboard side hull. Vessel #2 sustained
  fiberglass/gelcoat transfer damage to the bow area. Operator #1 sustained a laceration to his head and
  an abrasion to his left leg. No other injuries were observed or reported. Vessel #1 was later removed
  from the water by the owner. The cause of this accident was the failure of Operator #1 not maintaining
  a proper look-out, as per the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules, Inland Rule #5.