RedactedNarrative: V1 was headed West out of Sarasota Big Pass while V2 was drifting South in Sarasota Big Pass. V1 then overtook and impacted V2 from the stern causing the only occupant of V2 to jump off his vessel into the water in order to avoid getting struck by V1. No injuries were sustained by anyone involved.
  
  V1 was heading West at approximately 20-25 MPH in Sarasota Big Pass near green channel marker 15 while V2 was drifting South facing West. Operator of V1 stated that he saw V2 on his Starboard side then looked to his Port side at a couple other boats that were beached on shore. When Operator1 looked back he notice that V2 was right in front of him and realized there would be a collision so he powered down and impacted the stern of V2 with his bow. 
  
  operator/occupant of V2 stated that he saw V1 on plane headed West out of Sarasota Big Pass while he was drifting south near channel marker green 15. Operator2 informed me that once he saw V1 was headed right for him and his vessel he tried to wave and signal to V1 to avoid a collision. Once Operator2 realized there was going to be an accident he jumped off his vessel into the water to avoid getting hit by V1. V1 then impacted his vessel from the stern with its bow causing damage to the motor, center console, and helm of his vessel. 
  V1 had minor damage to its Starboard bow. 
  
  	Upon conclusion of this investigation I found operator of V1 to be at fault and he was issued a citation for careless operations, violation of navigation rule 5 - failure to maintain proper look out and rule 8 - action to avoid collision. No further action taken.