RedactedNarrative: Operator #1:  I was showing the boat owner how to use his GPS/Chartplotter and we hit the ICW marker.  I was following the lines and didn't see the marker and hit it.  
  
  Investigation Revealed:  While operating Vessel #1 Northbound in the area of the Thomas A Mathis Bridge, Toms River, Ocean Co NJ, the operator of Vessel #1 failed to maintain a proper look-out by sight as well as by all available means appropriate to avoid a collision and struck Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) marker #31.  Point of impact was determined to be the port side of the bow pulpit and confirmed with paint transfer on the ICW marker.  The bow pulpit sustained a gouge along its left side approximately 8 inches in length.  The fiberglass on the port side , just aft of the bow pulpit showed fracturing throughout a section approximately 6 feet in length.  The aluminum bow rail became dislodged from its fixed position as a result of the accident.  
  
  Injuries:  Victim1 sustained an approximate 2 in long laceration above his left eye as a result of striking the electronics box.  He also chipped his front left tooth.  He was transported to Community Hospital in Toms River, treated and released.  
  
  Victim2 sustained a broken rib on his left side and complained of neck pain.  He was transported to Community Hospital in Toms River, treated and released.  
  
  Victim3 sustained two broken arms as a result of the accident.  She was transported via Helicopter by Hackensack Meridian to Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, treated and released.  
  
  The vessel was removed and secured at the owners residence.
  