Operator #1 Stated to the effect: "my knee jammed against the throttle and got stuck".

Investigation at the scene revealed: While approaching the dock at Wharfs Side Patio Bar, Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, Operator #1 inadvertently pressed on the throttle with his knee, causing the vessel to accelerate, launching its bow up out of water. 

While attempting to gain control of his vessel, V1 subsequently struck two(2) docked vessels. Vessel #2 and Vessel #3 were both struck on the port side. Vessel #2 sustained gauge marks and scrapes to the fiberglass and gel coat on the port side midship, as well as shattering the center windshield. Vessel #3 sustained no visible damage to the vessels port side midships. Vessel #1 sustained gauge marks and scrapes to the fiberglass and gel coat on the port side midships at the waterline. No injuries were reported or observed on scene. All three (3) vessels remained on scene at owners discretion.

MANASQUAN RIVER
POINT PLEASANT BEACH          