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US Inland Navigation Rules (33CFR 83) Part B, Rule 6 addresses safe speed (sub [v] seems relevant), and Rule 5 talks about maintaining a proper lookout, which obviously didn't happen -
Rule 5 - Lookout
Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
Rule 6 - Safe Speed
Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account:
Which infers this is not an all inclusive list. In other words if the boat is loaded with young female party animals that are out of control and distracting you you might be in violation.