RedactedNarrative: Operator 1 stated that as he put his vessel on plane he did not see the other vessel in front of him until the last second. 
  
  Operator 2 stated that as he was exiting the slow speed / no wake area, the other vessel struck him from behind. 
  
  Investigation revealed that both vessels were being operated South Bound within the ICW, in the area of marker 469A. As Vessel 1 was exiting the slow speed / no wake area he attempted to accelerate. As a result of that the bow of Vessel 1 raised and Operator 1 could not see the other vessel in front of him. Vessel 1 then struck Vessel 2 in the stern starboard side. Vessel 1 reported minor damage to the fiberglass to the lower hull. Vessel 2 sustained fiberglass damage to the stern of the vessel on the starboard side. No injuries were reported on scene. Both Vessels were operated from scene by the owners.