RedactedNarrative: INVESTIGATION:
  OPERATOR2 explained that he attempted to shift into reverse to avoid a collision, however the port engine did not shift into reverse. OPERATOR2 explained that he hit the stern with his houseboat which caused the slide to break loose as well as striking, and breaking off, two upright stanchions. I took pictures of the damage to both vessels. OPERATOR2 produced his registration and insurance information and filled out a witness statement.
  
  VOLUNTARY STATEMENT: OPERATOR2
  Docking in wind. As approaching slip wind changed direction. Shifted quickly into reverse and increased throttle. Shifters on this boat are remote-electric. Shifter on port engine stayed in forward, even though control lever was pulled backward. As a result, higher power pushed boat forward into slide on neighboring boat. Damage to slide was severe. Shifter on starboard engine stayed in neutral.
  