The following accident occurred on August 26, 2012, at approximately 1320 hours.

The operator of Vessel I opened the compartment of the vessel to check for gasoline/vapors, and then drove the vessel on a trailer approximately 300 yards to the boat launch.  He put the vessel in the water, and then parked his vehicle.  The operator and his passenger boarded the vessel and drifted approximately five feet from shore, at which time he pressed the green start button.  There was an immediate explosion which threw both occupants into the air and off the vessel.  The vessel was engulfed in flames.  Bystanders assisted the occupants out of the water, and the victim was transported to a local hospital due to pain in her ankle and back.  She was released that night with a sprained ankle.  Vessel I was a total loss.
Rindge                        