V1 was heading North under Marler bridge as V2 was anchored bow pointing South under Marler Bridge when V1 starboard side hit V2's trolling motor breaking the mount and causing scratching down the starboard side of V2. Total damage estimated to be $2,500.00.

Based on damage to V2, each subject's statements, and my investigation, I concluded that V1 was operating at idle speed heading under the William T. Marler Bridge when the strong incoming tide pushed V1 into the trolling motor of V2 causing damage to the trolling motor and to the starboard bow. The damage to the trolling motor was significant. The trolling motor was not operational after the accident. The damage sustained to the starboard bow was a grouping of scratches from V1's starboard stern.
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