RedactedNarrative: The operator of vessel 1 attempted to back out between two slips with boats tied to each dock. The operator loss control of the vessel panicked and pushed the throttle forward to hard and headed toward a docked vessel on his port side to fast. He panicked again and pulled his throttle in reverse and was backing too fast toward another docked vessel on his starboard side. The operator again panicked and pushed his throttle forward again to far and by this time ended up perpendicular to vessel 2 and allegedly hit its starboard bow with the starboard side of his swim platform rub rail. Parties on both boats attempted to push each boat away to avoid an impact. But the excessive amount of throttle applied by the operator of vessel 1 as he attempted to reverse direction may have resulted in a minor impact to vessel 2. Owner of vessel 2 and passengers stated they heard a thud and objects fell inside the vessel upon impact. Operator of vessel 1 and passenger claim that they avoided contact by holding their vessel away from vessel 2. 
  
  An officer of the Marine Patrol observed the actions of all parties involved but did not hear a thud or crunch that would indicate two boats colliding.