RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect that he was departing his slip by backing out.  He turned towards port to exit the marina and the bow of his vessel struck the stern of the vessel in the slip next to him.  He estimated he could not have been going more than 4 knots.  Operator #1 stated there were no injuries or damage noted to his vessel.
  
  Witness stated in effect he saw vessel #1 back out of its slip and pivot towards its port (left) side.  Witness stated the vessel began moving forward but he was unsure if the vessel was in gear or was being carried forward by its momentum.  Witness stated the operator attempted to put the vessel in reverse but the bow of vessel #1 struck the stern of vessel #2 at slow speed.
  
  
  Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 was backing out of slip and began to turn towards port (left) in an attempt to orient itself for outbound departure of the marina.  The bow of vessel #1 struck the stern of vessel #2 which was docked in slip.  Vessel #1 reported no injuries and no damage observed to vessel #1.  Vessel #2 reported no injuries.  Vessel #2 sustained moderate damage to the railing and wall of the cockpit /lounge area.  Damage was also observed to the hinge on the stern door of the cockpit area.
  
  Information for this report was provided by eyewitness statements and damage observed to vessel #2.