RedactedNarrative: Vessel encountered strong winds coming from the north east.  The vessel was pushed to the south side of the main channel.  The operator was trying to keep the vessel in the center of the main channel however was unable to due to the strong winds.  Operator was approx 50' to shore of the south side of the main channel when he noticed he was getting pushed toward a submerged hazard in the water.  Operator put both engines in neutral so the props would not be damaged from the impact.  The vessel collided with the submerged hazard damaging the steering and the drive shaft on the engines.  Operator was able to use one engine to keep the boat off the beach and radioed for assistance