RedactedNarrative: V1 was underway on the bay side of Whale Harbor when it collided with a stopped V2.
  
  According to Operator1's written statement, he had stopped the Wellcraft for a short period of time in order to get a rain jacket for his girlfriend before getting back up to speed. Operator1 stated he then heard a loud yell and then noticed the other boat in front of him, but had no time to react. 
  
  Operator1 stated he was navigating with a high powered spotlight. He also states that he did not see the boat or any navigational lights ahead of him, but it was raining heavily. Operator1 stated that he immediately stopped to make sure the other vessel was okay. Operator1 then noticed his vessel quickly taking on water. He states that the second vessel had no power. They tied the two vessels together and managed to make it to Whale Harbor Station to avoid sinking. Operator1 stated he was traveling approximately 18 knots, "just enough to stay on plane" and was heading in a northerly direction from the bay side to the ocean side at the time of the collision.  (See attached sworn written statement)
  
   According to subject’s written statement, Operator1 had stopped the Wellcraft to get her a rain coat out of a dry box. She stated she put the jacket on and they continued to head back to their hotel. When they first started to get going again, she stated the front of the boat went up a little and then came back down. She also stated they were using a light. Occupant stated she must have blacked out because the next thing she remembered was the two vessels tied up, towing a guy back to shore. (See attached sworn written statement)
  
   According to Operator2's written statement, he had his Maverick either stopped or in idle speed, with the bow facing the west. Operator2 stated he was on the bay side of Whale Harbor, and when it started to rain, he began to head back to the dock at  Kon Tiki Resort. Operator2 said when he looked up he saw a boat coming from his port side. Operator2 stated that he yelled at them when he saw it was going to hit. Operator2 stated his vessel was struck on the port side and came across where he was sititng. Operator2 stated he dove forward to avoid being hit and that the boat had missed him. Operator2 stated all his lights were on and operational. 
  
    According to Operator1 and Operator2 there was another vessel in the area that had approached them just after the collision. They stated that the vessel checked on them and then took off. There is no third party witness to the accident. 
  
   According to Weatherunderground's weather history, the wind had been blowing approximately 8 knots and in a northerly direction at 0200. The visibility was recorded to be approximately 10 miles. Rain and thunderstorms were forecasted in the immediate area during the time frame of the accident. 
  
    The navigational lights of the Maverick are not properly displayed per USCG standards. Therefore, while the lights may have been operational, an obstruction could have been probable.