RedactedNarrative: On 03/23/2021, V1 (2019 27' Scout), operated by OP1 and V2 (1979 25' O'day ) operated by OP2 were recreational cruising in Bunces pass north of Egmont key. at approximately 1200 hrs v1 and v2 collided causing damage to both vessels.
  Vessel 1 was cruising with no set destination. Vessel #2 left from Anna Maria Island headed towards St. Pete. Both operators were not sure exactly what direction they were headed.
  At approximately 1200 hours the vessels were involved in a collision in the Egmont shipping channel. V1's starboard side hit V2's portside.  Upon collision the mast of V2 (sailboat) was damaged and laying on its side in the water still attached to V2 and there was visual fiberglass damage to the portside. V1 had paint transfer and scratches to the starboard side. V1 starboard side motor was not flush with the transom. the operator of V1 stated he just had work performed on mounting the starboard side motor and thinks this contributed to the accident. Both operators did not see each other till just before impact.
  