RedactedNarrative: I was on a Milwaukee Police boat following Vessel #1 when the following occurred.  Vessel # 1 was traveling southbound through McKinley Marina, passing Vessel #2, which was tied off to the face of D Dock.  
  
  The operator of Vessel #1 stated that a boat, pictured in the diagram, was exiting the fairway between the slips at D Dock, and coming out into the boat parade that was taking place at the Marina.  
  
  The operator of Vessel #1 stated that this boat cut Vessel #1 off, causing him (Vessel #1 Operator) to throw Vessel #1 into reverse.  Vessel #1 was, at the time, utilizing its fire hose, causing the loss of one of its jets, therefore restricting maneuverability.  Vessel #1 then made contact with the starboard side of Vessel #2, toward the bow, causing the listed damage.  
  
  I did not observe anyone cut Vessel #1 off, however, I was able to observe Vessel #1 reversing toward Vessel #2, and eventually colliding with Vessel #2.  
  
  I spoke with the owner of Vessel #2, who was on board the boat when the collision occurred.  The owner of Vessel #2 stated that he did not observe a boat cut off Vessel #1, however, he did note that a boat was exiting the fairway at about that same time.  
  
  The owner of Vessel #2 stated that at about that same time, he observed Vessel #1 was "slammed" into reverse, and began to approach his vessel.  The owner of Vessel #2 stated that he yelled "Watch your stern" multiple times, each time becoming louder until Vessel #1 struck his vessel.  The owner of Vessel #2 stated that once Vessel #1 collided with his vessel, Vessel #1 proceeded forward, scraping along the side as it moved away.  
  
   The witness stated that she did not observe the collision, but heard it and observed Vessel #2 moving as it was struck.  The witness stated that she did observe a  leaving the fairway right before the collision, however, she did not think that it was moving excessively fast due to the limited visibility at the end of D Dock. 
  
   The witness stated that she did not see if the exiting the fairway cut off Vessel #1.  I spoke with the operator of the vessel that was leaving the fairway immediately prior to the collision.  
  
  He stated that he came to a complete stop prior to leaving the fairway and did not cut off Vessel #1.  He further stated that he entered the parade after Vessel #1 had passed, and directly behind the police boat on which I was riding, making his vessel third in line.
  