RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was docked in its slip at the Wrightsville Beach Marina. The Captain and first mate of the 18 Reeler (vessel 1) were on the vessel at the time of the incident.  One was below deck in the engine room and the other was inside the cabin. 
  
  Vessel 2 was headed south from Hampstead when they started losing power and ability to steer.  This happened around the wildlife access area, and the vessel drifted under the causeway bridge headed towards Bluewater. Vessel 2 safely made it to the dock in front of Bluewater restaurant.  It was then boarded by the USCG and found to be leaking oil and gas into the engine compartment and bilge area.  The USCG told the operator of Vessel 2 not to move the vessel until the problems had been fixed.  Vessel 2 then proceeded to leave Bluewater restaurant and continue heading south.  Vessel 2 left the dock under power and then lost the transmission and ability to steer for a second time.  This time Vessel 2 drifted bow first into Vessel 1's transom.  The Captain and first mate of Vessel 1 heard the incident and went to see what had happened and assisted vessel 2 in docking safely in front of vessel 1. 
  
  Vessel 1 suffered damage to the tarp that covers the fighting chair and fishing area, along with damage to the stainless steel rub rail that extends from the port stern side of the vessel to the door on the starboard stern side. The rub rail had been dented and pushed into the fiberglass transom. Also, there were two scuffs in the fiberglass approximately three inches long next to the first point of impact.