RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS  On February 4th, 2019 at approximately 1400 hours operator and his family rented a 21 foot vessel (FL 1974 PL) from Ecoboats in Fort Lauderdale Florida. At approximately 1430 hours, Subject and his family were waiting for the railroad bridge located on the New River Canal near the Interstate 95 overpass to raise.  The current of the water forced the vessel underneath the railroad bridge where the vessel canopy top struck the bottom of the bridge.  There were no injuries or fatalities. 
  
  
  I observed multiple tears and rips to the top and rear of the canopy of (V1). At approximately 1130 hours I examined the damage to (V1) and took photos of all visible damage.  
  ·	Operator stated that the vessel felt out of alignment 
  ·	Operator stated that the current was forcing the vessel under the bridge and attempts to avoid the collision were unsuccessful. 
  
  
  CONCLUSION 
  Based on evidence and information gathered to date, the accident occurred due to strong current conditions of the water as well as operator inexperience.  
  
  
  