RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) “Blue” – 2019, 32’ Grady White Freedom 325 Cabin Motorboat w/2 Yamaha Outboard Engines – 600 HP
  
  Vessel #2 (V2) “Hat Trick” – 1991, 48’ Offshore 48 Cabin Motorboat w/2 Cat Inboard Engines – 760 HP 
  
  On 12/22/2019, at about 07:30 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake Washington in the area of Juanita Bay, located near Seattle, WA in King county.
  
  The Operator of V1, reported that he and his family had motored from Lake Union to Kirkland to watch the Christmas Ship.  His vessel was decorated for Christmas and all boat lights were on.  After the performance at Juanita Beach park, he started to motor SW back to Lake Union.  
  
  According to Operator1, he was traveling 10-15 mph when a boat (V2) suddenly appeared in front of him.  He saw no running lights.  It was not clear what direction or speed it was traveling as it had just appeared. Operator1 turned the wheel hard to port in an attempt to avoid a collision but the two boats collided causing a large gash in the starboard hull of V1.  
  
  At this point, V1 was not taking on water.  Because V1 had a large gash in its hull, Operator1 (V1) requested that V2, operated by Operator2, follow them back to Lake Union, as they were going the same way.  After about 20 minutes, V1 began rapidly taking on water.  Operator1 called to V2, activated the mayday on VHF, and abandoned ship.
  
  The Operator of V2, Operator2, reported that he and his guests had participated in the Christmas Parade of Ships on Lake Washington.  He had traveled about 1 mile in the middle of Lake Washington at 10 knots when his passengers, who were sitting on the flying bridge, observed a motorboat (V1) with twin 300 hp outboards traveling on plane, at high speed.  V1 crossed V2’s wake from the port to starboard side then collided with V2’s transom on the starboard aft side.
  
  V1 struck both V2’s transom and extension platform supporting the onboard inflatable tender causing a good deal of damage.  Operator2 immediately checked for potential cracks and water leakage.  V2’s port engine required a restart after the collision following a shutdown.  V1’s mid-section above the waterline appeared to have sustained substantial damage with the fiberglass extensively cracked and insulation showing through the hull.  V2 stopped and the two Operators, Operator1 and Operator2, exchanged personal information.
  
  Operator2 (V2) followed V1 back to Lake Union.  About 20 minutes after the collision it appeared that V1 had begun to list to the port side at which time Operator2 (V2) called Operator1 (V1) to ask if they needed an assist.  Operator1 (V1) said that they were taking on water and he had sent out an alert on VHF.  
  
  V2 approached, pulled alongside V1 and extracted its seven occupants.  Another boat also responded to the distress signal.  V1 continued to take on water until it was 75% submerged.  Two Seattle Police boats arrived about 25 minutes after the distress and 911 calls.
  
  0 Injuries
  0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol or Drug Involvement
  V1 Total Loss - Estimated Value $320,000
  V2 Vessel Damage Estimated at $15,000
  Neither Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Both Operators Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  