RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel #1 was heading back into Town River Marina in Quincy because he was struck by vessel #2 in the area of Boston's "NC" Buoy.  
  
  Operator #1 tried to get the attention of the 4 people on board vessel #2 when that failed he attempted to avoid the collision but it did not happen in time.  
  
  Operator 1 was able to exchange information with operator 2.  Operator #2 stated that he was having engine issues prior to crash and noticed he was having steering issues when all of a sudden he made contact with vessel #1.  
  
  Officer deemed cause of accident to be failure to maintain a proper look out and was issued a citation for same.