RedactedNarrative: V-1 was being operated inbound in the Homosassa River at Channel Marker 6. Operator of V-1 attempted to steer the vessel through another vessels wake. The steering on V-1 malfunctioned causing the vessel to hit the other vessels wake, ejecting all four occupants into the river. V-1 continued on a plane and made a sharp turn to the right and struck a boat lift on the east side of the river causing V-1 to capsize and sink.
  Upon examining the motor of V-1 I observed that the top swivel bracket on the motor to be broken, making the steering inoperable.