RedactedNarrative: Both the passenger and the operator stated that the vessel had a pre-existing steering issue that caused the vessel to turn hard to the right when the steering wheel was released. The vessel was traveling at approximately 15 mph.  The operator was handed an item by the passenger which caused him to take his hands off of the wheel.  The vessel made a hard right turn and collided with the shore.  The passenger was ejected from the front of the vessel and struck some vegetation.  Upon standing up, the passenger noticed a puncture wound to her left thigh.  Both the operator and passenger were transported to their dock by an unrelated boater.  The passenger was driven by vehicle to community memorial hospital by the operator for treatment.