RedactedNarrative: Operator 1 : Stated that he was attempting to dock when he struck the piling. Operator 1 stated that he believes that he did not strike the other vessel. Operator 1 continued to state that after he was having trouble docking, the owner of the vessel who was on the dock at this time boarded the vessel and docked same. Operator 1 stated that he believes that owner might of struck the other vessel.
  
  Witness stated that she was on the dock when vessel 1 was entering the Marina. At this time she stated that operator 1 over shot the vessels intended slip. Subject then stated that the operator instead of throttling back, put vessel 1 in gear, which then caused vessel 1 to strike vessel 2. Subject then stated that after striking vessel 2, vessel 1 then struck a piling. Subject stated that she did indeed board the vessel to help get it docked. Subject stated that after the renter returns with the vessel, it is her policy to do a walk around to see if there is any damage to the vessel that the customer rents from her. Subject stated that operator 1 refused to sign the wavier at the end of the rental describing the damage is caused to both vessels.
  
  Investigation revealed : Vl was rented to Operator 1 on the above date. Vl was entering the Somers Point Public Marina. V2 was docked and unoccupied located in Slip AS. Due to operator 1 's limited experience, Vl struck V2 while attempting to dock. Vl sustained minor fiberglass damage to the front lower bow of the vessel. Vl also sustained minor gel-coat damage to the starboard front side of the vessel. V2 sustained damage to the motor and to the motors prop. No injuries were reported at this time. The owner ofV2 was contacted and notified of the situation. Both vessel were left at the Somers Point Public Marina in their respected slips.
  