RedactedNarrative: On 06-17-2019 at approximately 5:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on belews lake 0.1 miles south of us hwy 158 bridge near belews creek, nc.  Two vessels were involved in the incident.  Vessel 1 was a 19 ft mastercraft prostar 190 owned by operator.  His wife was the only other occupant aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.  Vessel 2 was a 18 ft maxum owned by operator2. Nc.  His wife was the only other occupant aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on its starboard side causing damage to both vessels.  
  
  Vessel 1 was located near the center of the cove just south of the us hwy 158 bridge and was not under power while preparing to pull a skier.  Vessel 2 was recreationally cruising at the time of the incident and was preparing to exit the cove heading north toward the bridge.  The operator of vessel 2 approximated his speed at 10-20 miles per hour.  Both occupants of vessel 1 observed vessel 2 approaching in their direction.  Both occupants of vessel 1 then voluntarily jumped from the boat into the water when they noticed vessel 2 not stopping or changing direction.  The bow of vessel 2 struck the starboard side of vessel 1 near the midpoint at approximately a 90 degree angle.  Vessel 2 ramped over vessel 1 and continued, causing impact damage to the starboard side of vessel 1 and propeller strike damage to the cushions in the center of the vessel.  Vessel 2 ended its motion in the water to the port side of vessel 1.  Vessel 2 incurred gouges and paint damage to the bow and center line of the hull consistent with this impact.  The operator of vessel 2 stated that his view was obstructed by their pet dog that was standing on the bow of the boat causing him not to see vessel 1 before the impact.  The occupants of vessel 1 returned to and entered their boat from the water.  No injuries were sustained by any person involved in this incident and no personal floatation devices were used.  Both vessel 1 and vessel 2 were equipped with all required safety equipment.  
  
  It appears vessel 2 failed to keep a proper lookout because of operator inattention causing this boating incident and damage to both vessels involved.  The operator of vessel 2 was cited for operating a vessel on waters of the state in a careless and negligent manner as a result of this boating incident.  The operators and occupants listed were the only witnesses to the incident.
  
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