RedactedNarrative: V1 was traveling southbound in the ICW at approximately 25 mph. As V1 approached ICW channel marker 19A the operator was inattentive to the navigation of V1.V1 s port gunnel made contact with channel marker 19A approximately two feet above the waterline. No injuries were sustained due to the impact. V1 sustained moderate damage to the port gunnel.  The channel marker had no damage, however the ladder leading to the light was damaged and bent in the direction of the impact.  The impact caused the channel marker to lean at an angle less than 45 degrees.  Coast Gaurd St. Pete was notified of the channel marker.