Vessel #2, owned by V2 Owner,  was docked in the courtesy visitor slip at Grafton Marina. Vessel #1, operated by V1 Operator, was entering the harbor. Vessel #1 stuck Vessel #2 while it sat unmanned in the slip. Damage was done to the aluminum sheet metal in the starboard aft area of the vessel. Operator of Vessel #1 claimed he did not know he struck the vessel with the bow pulpit portion of his vessel. He stated he thought he tapped the dock. Dockhands for Grafton Marina informed V2 Owner that the accident occurred. The Dockhand took pictures of the damage, and of Vessel #2- all attached to this report. V2 Owner was able to contact Vessel #1 operator the next day. V1 Operator exchanged information with V2 Owner, and informed him he would notify insurance to take care of the damages. I was informed of the boat accident on 6/27/23 after my regular days off. I began contacting those involved - V2 Owner and V1 Operator. Both parties cooperated during the investigation of the crash.
Illinois River
Grafton                       