RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 2007, 24’ Sea Sport XL2400 Cabin Motorboat w/1 Volvo Sterndrive Engine – 300 HP
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2004, 27’ Grady White Cabin Motorboat w/2 Yamaha Outboard Engines – 250 HP
  
  On 08/12/2018, at about 10:00 a.m., these two vessels were fishing on Rosario Strait at Reef Point located near Anacortes, WA in Skagit county.
  
  According to the Operator of V1, while trolling for salmon at the above location he became aware of a boat (V2) drifting, w/o power, toward his vessel.  Operator1 tried unsuccessfully to cancel his auxiliary powered auto pilot and made contact with the port side stern of V2.
  
  According to the Owner/Operator of V2, he and his occupant were retrieving fishing gear that had become snagged off of the bottom of the water when they were struck by V1.  Both Occupants of V2 were yelling.  The Operator of V1 recognized them but did not move his boat.
  
  After the collision Operator1 (V1) stated that he was having mechanical issues with his auto pilot.  The throttle was wide open and he could not steer the boat with his small motors.  
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
  V1 – Damage estimated at less than $2,000 / V2 – Damage estimated at $5,670
  V1 Operator was wearing a PFD / V2 Operator was not wearing a PFD
  Both Operators have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  
  NOTE:  BARD will be updated with V2’s damage estimate when it becomes available (See Above)