RedactedNarrative: I received a call from GSP Gainesville on the evening of October 10th at approximately 2118 hours regarding a boat incident that had taken place on Lake Burton.  The reporting party stated that he was on his vessel adrift in Timpson Creek when it was struck in the rear by a bass boat.  I met with the individuals involved in the incident at Anchorage Marina along with Sgt. of the Rabun County Sheriff's office.  
  
  Operator1 showed me the damage to his vessel which consisted of an impact point on the swim platform and some small but deep scratches that progressed toward the right side of the platform.  There was also slight damage to the swim ladder. (see photos)  The operator of the vessel that struck Operator1's vessel identified himself.  
  
  Operator2 stated that he did not see Operator1's stern light prior to impact, but did see it almost immediately afterwards.  Operator2's vessel struck the back of Operator1's vessel and rolled off the right side as it proceeded forward.  Operator2's vessel received a damaged keel guard and several scratches / gouges along the left chine area from front to back. (see photos)  No one was injured.
   After examining the evidence and statements made to me at the time of this incident, it is my opinion that Operator2 did not maintain a properlookout prior to the collision