RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: "I was idling at the ramp and securing my gear before I pulled my boat out of the water.  Suddenly, a piece of equipment moved, pushing the throttle all the way down.  I fell over and was not able to stop the boat before hitting the dock. I don't know what piece of equipment hit the throttle."   
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was in neutral and adrift, facing north on approach of the ramp at Gilford Park Marina, Toms River, NJ.  Operator #1 was kneeling on the helm seat facing south, toward the stern, organizing hunting equipment before removing the vessel from the water.  The throttle was pushed forward by an unsecured, unknown piece of equipment.  The vessel accelerated as it sharply turned to the west.  The vessel impacted the dock and was propelled over the dock, coming to rest on the water on the west side of the dock, where Operator #1 fell overboard and Vessel #1 capsized.  Vessel #1 sustained damage to the propeller and lower unit.  The Gilford Park Marina dock was also damaged.  Operator #1 was not injured.  
  
  Box #22 : Mississippi Sportsman Association boater safety certificate .