V1 was backing into is dock slip when it struck docked V2 causing a dent and scratch to V2 port side.

On September 5, 2023, I responded to a delayed boating crash at the Waterview Towers Yacht Club, Destin Harbor. I met with the captain of vessel 2 (V2) described as a 65’ Viking Yacht with USCG DO # 1136230. 

V2 subject told me that the vessel next to him struck V2 causing a scratch and dent to V2. V2 was unoccupied at the time of the crash. V2 subject said that the owner/operator of vessel 1 (V1) identified as a 40’ Searay with USCG DO# 1227423 had caused the damage on Saturday, September 2, 2023. 

Operator1 contacted V2 subject and told him about the accident. I observed a scratch and dent on the port side of V2. When I looked on V1 I observed fiberglass and white paint on the starboard stern screw along the rub rail consistent with the damage to V1. V2 subject told me that the estimated damage was $30,000. 

On September 7, 2023, Operator1 returned my phone call and told me that he was operating V1 and was attempting to back it into his slip when he struck V2. Operator1 told me that the wind and current got ahold of the vessel causing him to strike V2. Operator1 told me that he had already notified his insurance company about the accident. 

Based on the information provided and the damage I observed, V1 starboard stern did strike V2 port side causing the damage
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