Operator #1 stated to the effect: " I was doing about 10-15 knots, I didn't see him".

Operator #2 stated to the effect: "we were drifting, I was in neutral, I tried to reverse out of way but was too late".

Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 (Vl) was traveling east, on plane, in the Manasquan River, Brielle Boro., Monmouth County. Vessel #2 (V2) was drifting facing south, in the same area as Vl. Vl was operating in a careless manner and failed to give way to V2. 

The portside bow of Vl impacted the bow of V2. Vl sustained major damage to the fiberglass hull above the waterline. V2 sustained damage to the bow fiberglass, rub rail and railing above the waterline. No injuries were reported on scene. V1 and V2 remained on scene at owners requests.

MANASQUAN RIVER
BRIELLE                       