RedactedNarrative: V2 was a charter boat heading back into shore after a day of fishing. V1 was a recreational vessel at anchor and actively fishing when V2 struck V1 in the front port  side of the vessel.  Both occupants of V1 went to the hospital with minor injuries- Contusions and Bruising, and V1 was heavily damaged beyond repair.
  
  a commercial fishing boat for hire called the "Bobby B' (V2) was returning back to Ft. Myers beach after a day of fishing.  A second boat (V1) was at anchor approximately two miles offshore of Knapps Point west of Sanibel Island, where the two occupants were fishing.  According to the two men on board V1, (statements attached) they stated that V2 was approaching them at a high rate of speed and was not changing course or slowing it's speed.  The occupants on V1 began to wave their arms in the air and blow their horn at the approaching vessel.  V2 then struck V1 without slowing down or changing course.  There was significant damage to V1 on the front port side of the vessel (photos attached).  Both occupants were injured in the crash (photos attached).
  
  I arrived at the residence of V1, and spoke with both of the occupants.  I took statements from both of the individuals on board and took photos of their vessel. Both occupants did not want to go to the hospital initially, but subject pleaded with them to go get checked out. Both men went to Health Park hospital where the doctor stated that there was no major trauma or broken bones, but some minor injuries sustained during the accident.
  
  I then drove to Getaway Marina where V2 is docked.  I arrived on scene, and U.S.Coast Guard (USCG) was also on scene, getting statements from the Captain and the first mate of V2.  The Captain stated that he ran over the anchor line and then  V1 swung into his boat causing damage to V1.  I told Operator2 that he in fact struck V1, and Operator2 didn't seem to understand what truly happened.  He stated that he must have been "looking at his GPS screen" when his vessel struck V1.  USCG got a statement from the first mate who was sitting next to Operator2 on the helm.  The first mate stated that he was asleep during the time of the accident.  I took photos of V2 (attached) and attempted to contact the passengers on board V2.  Operator2 stated that he did not know how to get in contact with the passengers.  After some investigating, I was able to make contact with one of the passengers on board V2.  I later met up with the six paying passengers, and they were all asleep in the cabin of V2 during the accident.  I did get a statement from one of the passengers, and he stated, "we were all asleep, and not really sure what happened. We heard a collision, and then we all woke up".
  
  Based on the evidence of statements and damage to both vessels, I issued Operator2 a citation for careless operation(V381278).  USCG is also handling their part of the investigation due to the fact that Operator2 has an OUPV (charter captain) license.
  
  Operator1 stated that he was still in pain, and that it is difficult for him to move around.  He also stated that his insurance company has looked at the vessel, and has deemed it totaled.  The vessel cannot be fixed due to the extensive damage to the hull.
   
  