RedactedNarrative: V1 was heading west in the Fort Pierce Cut when it struck and broke Channel Marker #15. The operator/ owner of the vessel had 6 broken ribs and a broken collar bone on his right side from impacting the boat. The vessel was towed into the boat ramp by his son and the owner / operator was transported to the hospital by EMS.  ; He was admitted to the hospital for 3 days.