RedactedNarrative: The operator of vessel #1 had the seat removed from the PWC due to the operator trying to jump start the PWC. The operator for vessel #1 was standing on the back of the PWC, once it started and was operating around in circles while holding the throttle down. On the second circle, the operator of vessel #1 was thrown off the PWC and since operator failed to attach the engine cut-off lanyard to himself.  Vessel #1 continued to go in a circle until it struck the portside of vessel #2. After striking vessel #2, vessel #1 deflected off the side of vessel #2 and continued around in between vessel #2 and the shoreline since vessel #2 was tied off approximately 20 feet from the shoreline due to low water levels.  Vessel #1 made another circle and then came to rest against the stern of vessel #3. Vessel #2 & #3 were both unoccupied at the time of the incident.
  
  At this time a witness to the boating incident went over and pulled the engine cut off lanyard from vessel #1 and it functioned properly and stopped the engine.  the witness also checked with the operator of vessel #1 to make sure he was okay.
  
  Vessel #1 has significant damage to the fiberglass on the boat of the PWC and underside of the rub rail on the bow towards the starboard side.
  
  Vessel #2 has fiberglass damage to the portside and has damage to the rub rail as well as paint transfer from vessel #1.
  
  Vessel #3 had two minor scuff marks on the transom  that were apparent in photos taken on scene by the Mahoning County S. O., but the operator of vessel #1 state that he rubbed the scuff marks off with his hand before Watercraft officer arrived on scene.  Watercraft officers could not locate any scuff marks on vessel #3 and did not locate any damage to vessel #3 had Ohio registration #OH-xxxxxx.
  
  Vessel #1 operator was issued a citation for failure to control the PWC and resulting in property damage to vessel #2.
  
  Vessel # 2 Operator#2 also reported that his towable device was punctured from the incident; this was reported after the field investigation during conversation about a damage estimate from a local marina.  Operator#2 stated that he did not realize it at the but his towable was damage beyond repair.  Estimated cost $160.00 (exact model was for sale at local marina for this amount.)
  
  Damage estimate for vessel #2 was received from Dutch Harbor Marina on August 26, 2016 for the report.  Total estimate $2,144.39.