RedactedNarrative: V1 was traveling south east towards Cove Creek when a loud pop in the stern area was heard by the occupants. Immediately the operator lost control of all steering and V1 traveled into the wooded area of a point striking several small trees and the lower unit hitting the rocks. V1 received extensive damage to the stern area.  Due to the impact and damage, it could not be determined if there was any prior damage or defects that would have caused the steering issue.