RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I was anchored in the anchorage inside of the seawall by the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina to watch the sunset. We decided to depart so we raised the anchor, and started heading north into the channel. Once we entered the channel I put my boat into neutral and adjusted my electronics. I began heading west into the marina when out of nowhere a sailboat struck the port side of my boat. He had no navigation lights on nor did he sound a warning signal. The vessel did not stop and continued west into the marina. I followed him and learned he had his auto pilot on. I provided him my information and returned my vessel to Leonardo State Marina. Once I secured my vessel I returned to the Atlantic Highlands Marina to report the crash.
  
       Operator #2 stated in effect: I was heading to the Atlantic Highlands Marina from the Navesink River. I had my auto pilot activated. Approximately a quarter mile to a half mile to the seawall I observed a vessel heading towards me. As we approached each other, at the last minute the other vessel turned left in front of me. The vessel disappeared and returned out of nowhere and we collided. I did not have time to react.
  
       Investigation Revealed: Operator #1 and Operator #2 were operating there vessels westbound in the area of the Atlantic Highlands Marina Breakwater heading towards the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina. While navigating the in the area of the breakwater both vessel collided with each other. Subsequently, both vessels sustained moderate damage. Vessel #1 sustained a gouge in the hull on the port side, in the area of midships. Vessel # 2 sustained damage to its bow pulpit and its headsail furler broke. Moreover, no injuries were reported on scene.
  
        Prior to my arrival on scene both vessels had been moved. Due to conflicting statements, lack of physical evidence, and an impartial witness fault could not be determined.
  