RedactedNarrative: On 2/16/2014 at approximately 1748 hours myself and Officer were dispatched to a boating accident in the Pine Channel near the west side of Big Pine Key.  We proceeded to Dolphin Marina and responded to the scene via vessel arriving at approximately 1804 hours.  When we reached the area we observed 2 vessels tied to the seawall at the rear of a residence.  When we arrived a deputy from MCSO as well as paramedics from MCFD were already on scene.  We were advised by the paramedics that all three individuals had refused medical treatment, and no injuries were apparent on the subjects.
  
  Vessel #1, a 1986 24 foot Grady White cuddy cabin vessel, registration #FL9786KM (giveway vessel).
  Vessel #2, a 2004 21 foot Maverick Boat (Pathfinder) center console vessel, registration #FL468MR (standon vessel).
  
  Operator1 stated that he was heading north from the ocean side of Pine Channel, that he had just passed under the US1 bridge and was running at approximately 3000 RPMs.  Operator1 said that due to the setting sun that he did not see the other boat until it was to late to avoid a collision.  
  
  Operator2 said that he was returning home, heading east across Pine Channel and did not see the other vessel crossing his path. Operator2 stated that he attempted to reverse his boat, but still hit the other boat. 
  
  I observed crushing damage to the front port section of the Maverick (Pathfinder) as well as induced damage near the impact area (see photo attachments).  I also observed scratching on the bow of the Grady White (see photo attachments).  All observed damage was consistent with the statements of the subjects.  Based on the damage and the statements, the bow of the Grady White struck the Maverick (Pathfinder) approximately 4 feet aft of the bow on the port side.
  
  Operator were issued citations for Violation of Navigation Rule
  
  Rule 5 - Lookout 
  
  Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.