V1 while traveling northeast on the Hatchineha Canal veer to it's starboard side due to the operator reached at the port side rear of the boat to fix V1 equipment, while holding the telescopic stick of the engine. 

V1 then struck the bank of the canal (east side) ejecting operator to the stern. Operator fell over the 15 HP engine where his clothe got caught on the prop. and suffered laceration to his leg. The operator also received a laceration to the head from an unknown source.  

V1 was inoperable after impact due to the operators clothe stopping the engine and V1 been on dry ground. Victim: Laceration to the head - received about 7 staples Laceration to leg and hip
Canal
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