RedactedNarrative: On June 5, 2017 at approximately 4:30 p.m., V1 OPERATOR and OCCUPANT on V1 were traveling north up the Apalachicola River at approximately 30 MPH. Operator1 changed direction of travel and entered the southeast corner of the North Channel, at that time, V2 OPERATOR and OCCUPANT D on V2 were traveling west at approximately 15 MPH alongside the south side of the North Channel, when V1 struck the stern of V2, ejecting both v2 subjects into the water. V2 took on a tremendous amount of water soon after the impact and eventually sunk in the Apalachicola River, just south of the east entrance of the North Channel (N 29 43.385 W 084 58.717). 
  
  Operator1 and V1 occupant advised they were traveling north up the Apalachicola River at approximately 30 MPH in a posted Minimum Wake Zone, while maintaining his speed, Operator1 said he changed his direction of travel and proceeded to make the turn at the entrance of North Channel. At the time of making the turn to his starboard side, an Airboat (V2) appeared out of nowhere, traveling west out of the North Channel along the south side near the marsh grass. Operator1 said V2 took a hard right turn in attempt to avoid the collision, but unfortunately V1 struck V2 in the rear port stern. Operator1 was able to maneuver V1 back to Ten Foot Hole Boat Ramp in Apalachicola. V1 occupant  was admitted to Weems Memorial Hospital where he received medical treatment on a deep laceration to his left knee. V1 displayed majority of the damage at the bow and HULL. The standing platform at the bow of V1 was ripped off, along with minor fiberglass damage to the front deck and hatches. According to Operator1 V1 was also experiencing motor problems during the post collision. 
  
  