RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 1997, 21’ North River Commander Open Motorboat w/1 Kodiak Marine Inboard Engine
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2016, 25’ Alumaweld Columbia Open Motorboat w/2 Mercury Inboard Engines
  
  On 07/04/2017, at about 03:00 p.m. these two vessels were on Lake Merwin, in the dock area, located near Woodland, WA in Clark county.  
  
  According to the Operator of V1, he was launching his vessel from the dock.  The boat’s throttle was in the reverse position when it was started causing the boat to accelerate away from the dock, in reverse, striking a vessel being pulled from the water (V2).  V1 sustained no damage from the collision.
  
  The Operator of V2 reported that he was uploading his boat from this location when it was hit by an “out of control, in reverse” power driven boat (V1).  V1 struck V2 on its aft starboard side deflecting off the transom and dual motors.  V2 damage is estimated at $22,000.  The Operator of V2, ended up leaving his vessel on the trailer.  
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No apparent Alcohol Involvement
  V1 – No Vessel damage reported / V2 – Vessel damage estimated at $22,000
  Neither Operator was wearing a PFD
  Both Operators had an Oregon Issued Boater Education Card
  