RedactedNarrative: Operator # 1 stated in effect: I was out for a ride with my two dogs as I have done numerous times.  One of my dogs suddenly jumped to the back of my boat and I attempted to grab him.  While doing so, I inadvertently turned the steering wheel to the right and crashed into a pontoon boat that was docked. I caused extensive damage to the vessel that I hit.  I made all attempts to contact the owner of the vessel that I struck, including leaving all of my information at the scene.  Today, I went to the nearest State Police Station to report the accident.  
  
  Investigation Revealed: Operator #1 operating Vessel #1 northbound on Paulinskill Lake in Hampton Twp., Sussex County. Vessel #2 was docked legally.  Operator #1 became distracted and lost directional control of Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 Struck vessel #2 causing Moderate damage to vessel #1 (starboard bow) and major damage to vessel #2 (Stern, Outboard Motor, and railings on the stern).  No injuries were reported.  
  
  I made contact with the owner of vessel #2 and advised him of the incident.
  