V-1's fuel pump had recently been replaced. V-1 had been cruising and then at anchor for > 1 hr. Operator smelled fuel when he started V-1 to return to dock. V-1 exploded at engine compartment throwing operator & 1 passenger overboard. 2 remaining passengers jumped over. V-1 burned to the waterline. Cause of fire was ignition of fuel vapors in the area of the fuel pump
BOCA RATON