V1 was traveling east on a full plane in the Homosassa River when it approached the Hell's Gate area near marker 58.  The vessel was taking on water so the operator stated he looked back to see how much water was on board.  When he looked forward, channel marker 58 was in front of him and he had no time to react.  His vessel impacted channel marker 58 on the port side approximately two feet aft of the bow, and continued for approximately six feet aft and centerline of the vessel  .  All occupants were ejected.  One of the occupants dislocated his right shoulder, and all other occupants were not severely injured.  They were picked up by another vessel and transported to MacRae's boat ramp and taken to Seven Rivers Hospital.; victim :Dislocation of his right shoulder due to impact with bow of vessel. Contusions around his arms, back and legs due to impact with vessel, Lacerations to his shoulder and legs due to impact with vessel.
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