RedactedNarrative: V1 and V2 heading West out of Anclote River from Anclote River Boat ramp. Both vessels increased speed upon leaving idle speed zone. Vessels were next to each other and V1 steering cable broke and turned to port side and struck V2 on starboard side. No persons were injured or ejected from vessels. 
  According to the operator’s written statements and the occupant’s verbal statements both vessels had just departed the boat ramp and were travelling West. V1 was in front and to the Starboard side of V2.  Both were travelling at idle speed until the end of the idle speed zone.  At which time, both vessels accelerated and were speeding up to get on to plane to continue travelling West. V1 then broke a steering cable and turned sharply to the port striking V2 on the Starboard side. OP1 advised that it happened so fast that he didn’t have time to slow down before impact; but did so after impact.  OP2 advised that he didn’t see V1 coming at his vessel in time to take evasive maneuvers to avoid the collision; but attempted to turn to the port. 
  V2 then towed V1 back to the boat ramp because the mechanical failure did not allow V1 to steer safely.