RedactedNarrative: Vessels - 
  (V1) 1977, 28' Fiberglass Bayliner - Under Tow / Unmanned 
  (V2) 1981, 39' Plastic Auxiliary Sailboat - Moored / Struck by V1 
  
  This incident occurred on 05/11/2014, at about 09:26 a.m. at the Everett Marina located near Everett in Snohomish county WA. 
  
  V1 was disabled, under tow, and unmanned being towed by a 1969, 16' Larson with a 55 hp engine bearing registration number (WA). The operator/owner of the towing boat was the same as the owner of V1. 
  
  V1 was being towed between the South Marina guest dock and South A dock. The towing boat (16' Larson) could not control V1. V1 impacted a docked boat (V2) causing damage to both boats. 
  
  Law Enforcement reported that the cause of the collision was the towing boat (16' Larson) was underpowered for towing V1. The towing boat (16' Larson) was also attempting a straight tow as opposed to a side tow in a narrow marina dock area. There was also an inadequate manning of the two boats. There was no occupant in the towed boat (V1) or spotter for the towing boat (16' Larson). 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  No apparent alcohol involvement 
  V1 damage estimate $500 / V2 damage estimate $2000 
  No PFD use 
  V1 owner did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 owner did have a mandatory Boater Education Card