Vessel 2 was tied to a fuel dock fore and aft, starboard side to the dock pointing west while the sole occupant packed up and made ready to trailer the boat. Vessel 1 was traveling south about 30 yds off the dock and then turned sharply to the west (too early) and headed toward the stern of Vessel 2 at approximately 3 MPH. The operator of Vessel 1 attempted to correct, but still struck the stern of Vessel 2 heading generally southwest. Vessel 1 rubbed along the aft end of the engine, rode up over the aft-port corner of Vessel 2, hooked the cleat and dragged the stern of Vessel 2 so hard that it snapped the aft mooring line. No injuries were sustained during the accident. The damage to Vessel 1 was reported to be cosmetic only; the damage to Vessel 2 totaled $2,400.00.
Ossipee Lake
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