RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect:  "I was going straight, steady speed.  He was looking left and turned right. . .I was yelling. . .At the last minute I accelerated and turned to avoid him.  I think thats why his (PWC) went under mine."
  
  Operator #2 stated to the effect: " It happened quick, I turned right. A quick turn the you accelerate out of.  He was yelling at me but it happened quick."
  
  Investigation revealed that both PWC's were heading westbound in the Manahawkin Bay having departed from the area of the Ship Bottom municipal boat ramp area.  Vessel #1 (V1) and Vessel #2 (V2) were traveling together with V2 on the Port side slightly ahead of V1.   V2 changed course abruptly and accelerated giving V1 no time to take action to avoid collision.  The PWC's collided knocking both operators into the water.
  
  Damage to the 2 PWC's was consistent with operator's statements as to the collision.  V1 sustained little or no visible damage as the point of impact was to the keel area below the waterline.  V2 sustained heavy damage to its bow area with the initial impact being to its forward hatch area but also sustained damage to its bow below the waterline.  This damage allowed water to intrude into the hull.  Inspection of the damage indicates that V1 was traveling at relatively low speed because it was oriented with it's bow up.  V2 approached at a steep angle while accelerating into a starboard power turn.  This put V2's bow area under V1 and V1 over rode V2.  Also noteworthy is that V2 is constructed of light weight plastic while V2 was heavier and sturdier.   
  
  Both operators indicated they were not injured by the collision.
  
  Operator #2's statements indicate that he did not see V1 and was not aware of his proximity to it prior to changing course.  (Failure to keep lookout).
  