RedactedNarrative: V1 struck dock pilings. 
  
  I interviewed the operator, Operator, who offered the following: He and 7 passengers had been out on a recreational cruise during the afternoon. He had not consumed any alcohol during that time. The vessel was operating normally that day. When he returned to his livery, Marine Max in Venice, he entered the basin and attempted to dock the boat. Once his bow was dockside, a passenger threw a line to a marina employee. Operator then put the shifter in reverse in an effort to swing his stern toward the dock. When he did this, the vessel lurched forward, and Operator quickly took the vessel out of gear. Now, with forward momentum, Operator needed to reverse quickly to avoid the sea wall in front of him. He put the shifter in reverse again at which time the vessel powered forward into several dock pilings at the sea wall, turned to port and came to rest dock side on the opposite side of the basin. Operator was able to use his kill switch to stop the vessel. All passengers were seated and as a result no one fell and no one was injured. 
  
  Operator stated that he had the boat serviced for an "RPM issue" several weeks prior and that the work was done at Marine Max in Venice. 
  
  During my 2/14/14 conversation with subject, she stated that an insurance adjuster for Operator's insurance carrier and a marina mechanic inspected the vessel. It was discovered that a bolt had come loose and that the vessel's shift arm had fallen off. At the time of this report, I have not requested nor received any official evaluation or survey of the vessel.