Operator of Vessel# 1 stated in effect: I was coming down making the left towa1·ds the boat ramp, the wind and. current was in my back. It took me and I crashed lnio the boat.

Vessel# 'J, was unoccupied and legally secured to the most outer slip on dock in the Keyport Marine Basin.

investigation Revealed: Vessel# 1 was proceeding south west in the Matawan Creek in the area of Keyport Marine Basin, The operator was attempting to navigate towards the ramp when he failed to maintain control of vessel# 1 due to wind and current conditions. Vessel# 1, consequently struck vessel # 2 , which was secured in a slip at dock.
MATAWAN CREEK
KEYPORT BORO                  