RedactedNarrative: On november 12, 2022, at approximately 7:30 am, Operator1 was attempting to leave his boat slip in his 40' island packet sailboat (hereafter referred to as vessel 1) at the beaufort docks and marina. While under the power of his motor and heading east in direction, Operator1 was traveling at speeds less than 10 mph when he backed the stern of his vessel into the bow of a 61' viking yacht named "good chemistry" (hereafter referred to as vessel 2) who was docked in the slip directly behind the slip of vessel 1 with its bow facing out.  This caused damage to the gelcoat on the pulpit of vessel 2.   
  
  On this day, winds were at moderate speeds of 7-14 mph and the tidal current was strong. The damages to vessel 1 were estimated to be $9,000 and the damages to vessel 2 were estimated to be $2,500.   At the time of the incident vessel 1 had a total of 3 occupants on board and vessel 2 had 1 occupant on board. There were no injuries during this incident.
  
  There is a discrepancy with the hin number of vessel 1. The provided hin number does not conform to the uscg standards, but i have spoken with the owner of vessel 1 and he has stated that the hin number he provided is the accurate hin number that is located on his vessel.
  
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