Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was heading east toward Geneva approximately 1 mile northeast of North Perry.  Vessel 2 was following Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 noticed his fuel line pressure gauge for his port engine "acting up" and stopped Vessel 1 to check the situation.  The Operator of Vessel 1 noticed smoke coming from the engine hatch and opened the engine compartment; flame was observed coming from the fuel rail and the control valve.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then tried to use a fire extinguisher aboard his vessel to put out the fire.  The Operator of Vessel 2 then pulled along the starboard side of Vessel 1 to provide another fire extinguisher to put out the fire on Vessel 1.  Once the fire was out, the Operator of Vessel 2 attempted to accelerate to move away from Vessel 1, but inadvertently grabbed the throttle controls instead of the transmission.  Vessel 2 was still in reverse and subsequently Vessel 2 backed into the starboard side of Vessel 1 just aft of the Operator's position.  Following the incident, both vessels proceeded to Townline Ramp and contacted the local North Perry Police Department to file  a report.
Geneva                        