V1 collided with (7 persons onboard) anchored V2 (Zero persons onboard). V1 took on water and sank with partial bow stinking out of the water.  All seven (7) people transported by USCG to Moss Marina. Two (2) then transport to Health Park Hospital for their injuries.

In conclusion, V1 was operating at night on plane in a northwest direction from Ft. Myers Beach towards the Sanibel Causeway at approximately 21:50 hrs.  The operator of V1 was standing at the helm with the GPS unit on but was not using radar or spotlights.  The operator of V1 stated he did have another person beside him as a lookout, but neither did see the lights displayed on V2. This resulted in the collision with V2 which was anchored at the time. This also resulted in V1 sinking and all occupants of V1 being removed by emergency assets and transported to Moss Marina.;

Operator:Broken collar bone, laceration on the head/face and bruising. 

Occupant3:Contusions of right hip.

Occupant2:Contusions on right arm.  injuries to mouth and nose.

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