RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect that he was operating Vessel #1 westbound on the Manasqaun River, west of the State Highway 70 Bridge in the channel, heading back to Lightning Jacks Marina in Brick, NJ. Operator #1 stated he did not see Vessel #2 when it struck him on the port side rear at what he believed to be a 90 degree angle. Operator #1 estimated his speed at 40 MPH. Operator #1 was not ejected, nor injured. After the accident, due to the intrusion, the engine compartment began to flood. Operator #1 telephoned a friend, who towed Vessel #1 to Lightning Jacks Marina in Brick, NJ.
  
  
       Operator #2 stated to the effect that he was operating Vessel #2 in the Manasquan River westbound, west of the State Highway 70 Bridge in Brick, NJ. Operator #2 stated he did not see Vessel #1 when he struck him with his starboard side, front. Upon impact, Operator #2 was ejected from Vessel #2, but was not injured. Operator #2 was able to navigate Vessel #2 back to Marine Max in Brick, NJ.
  
       Investigation at Scene; Vessel #1 was traveling westbound on the Manasquan River, west of the State Highway #70 Bridge in the channel heading back to Lightning Jacks Marina in Brick, NJ. Vessel #2 was also in the channel at the same location ahead of Vessel #1 when he began to make a turn towards the North. In the process of making his turn, Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 port side rear causing an intrusion in the hull which lead to flooding of the engine compartment. Operator #1 was not ejected from Vessel #1, and was able to be towed back to Lightning Jacks by a friend. Vessel  #2 suffered damage to the starboard side, front, bow. Operator #2 was ejected from Vessel #2, but was not injured. He was able to navigate Vessel #2 back to Marine Max in Brick, NJ. Neither party was injured.     
  
  
  
       Information for this report was produced from both operators statements, due to the fact that no witnesses where present or located.
  