RedactedNarrative: On june 19, 2016, near doyne's marina, along the burns ditch waterway (tributary of lake michigan) two vessels were trying to pass each other in a narrow channel.  
  
  The michigan vessel, operated by operator1,  was returning upstream to the boat ramp at doyne's marina while to indiana vessel, operated by operator2, was heading downstream to lake michigan.  
  
  Operator1's vessel was in neutral while waiting for operator2's vessel to pass him.  Operator2's vessel was moving at idle speed when passing operator1's vessel when it made contact  with the other vessel with its outer hull portside metal cleat. 
  
  The damage from the cleat or possibly other parts of operator2's vessel is a an approximate 12" scratch that also cuts into the fiberglass in a few areas, a gouge about 3" in length, and a scratch/gouge combination higher on the vessel near the windshield. 
  
  All of the damage was above the waterline on the portside of the vessel.
  
  On operator2's vessel no damage was found.
  
  Information between operators was exchanged at the scene and i, officer, was contacted by operator1 requesting a report be completed.
  
  Owner of the michigan vessel is contacting his insurance for further information on how to proceed with the claim.
  
  I contacted Operator2 and he advised he had already paid the repair shop to fix Operator1's vessel.