I'd say it was the Coasties' fault because although the smaller craft should've yielded to the larger vessel, the Coast Guard boat was moving faster than the smaller boat. He should've blasted his horn to signal if he was going to leave the smaller boat on his starboard side. Aren't horn blasts recognized more so than a P A?
They were looking for a boater in trouble. I think they found him. Call SeaTow!
Note the reversal in words: "When the boat hit ME"
I'd say it was the Coasties' fault because although the smaller craft should've yielded to the larger vessel, the Coast Guard boat was moving faster than the smaller boat. He should've blasted his horn to signal if he was going to leave the smaller boat on his starboard side. Aren't horn blasts recognized more so than a P A?