RedactedNarrative: Operator and wife were on boat traveling west on the Oneida River. Operator states they were cruising at just above clutch ahead when he left the helm and went down to the galley to grab some chips. 
  
  When operator returned to the helm the boat was about to hit a dock. Operator tried to turn but it was too late and  boat hit it. After the collision the operator backed out and went further west then turned around and went back to where he keeps the boat.