RedactedNarrative: V-1 was traveling west in the ICW and V-2 was traveling east in the ICW.  The Captain of V-1 stated that he saw V-2 approaching so he came down off of plane to reduce the amount of wake he was producing.  
  
  The Captain of V-1 further stated that when he realized that he was about to collide with V-2 he shifted his vessel into reverse to try and avoid contact.  
  
  The Captain of V-2  stated that while driving east on the ICW he observed the white bow of V-1 and tried to swerve to avoid contact but was unsuccessful.  V-1 and V-2 collided on the port sides causing the listed damages.  Both Vessels then docked at Wharf and called the Alabama State Troopers Marine Patrol to report the accident.  The Captain of V-2 stated the he did not think V-1 night navigation lights were on.  The Captain of V-1 stated that his night navigation lights were on.  All lights on both vessels were on and working when Troopers arrived on Scene.