RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was inbound the Hillsboro Inlet and waiting for the bridge opening at the Hillsboro Inlet Bridge when the vessel lost power to the starboard engine. There was a very strong incoming tide and operator attempted to reverse away from the bridge as the tide propelled him toward it as well as go forward and turn away from the bridge. 
  
  However, due to the equipment failure of the engine, steering and maneuverability with an incoming tide were extremely limited. This action caused the vessel to turn to starboard and eventually get pinned up against the bridge.
  
   The rear port side swim platform was against the concrete base of the bridge and tender house causing fiberglass damage and slight separation of the platform from the transom of the boat. The radar and Bimini top were snapped off and broken from making contact with the upper section of the bridge but operator was able to escape injury although he was operating the vessel from this location. 
  
  The bow of vessel 1 also suffered significant damage below the anchor where it was making contact with the fender system of the bridge. Seatow responded to scene and pulled vessel 1 away from the bridge structure to safety. Vessel 1 was then inspected by Seatow personnel who dove on the underside of the vessel and advised it was taking on a small amount of water and should be towed to a marina and pulled from the water for further inspection and repairs. Seatow was going to tow the vessel to Yacht Management boat yard at this time. There were no injuries to any of the people onboard vessel 1. Case card and report number issued to vessel owner. No further at this time.