On 06/23/2012 at approximately 1656 hours, deputy and myself were dispatched to a boat on fire in the north basin of lake havasu.  When we arrived on scene, i observed a 42 foot boat with lakers decals on fire.  The cabin at the bow of the boat was engulfed with smoke and the transom was engulfed in flames.  We were notified all occupants were on board the coast guard''s boat with no reported injuries.  Deputy and myself assisted in putting out the fire.  As the fire was being extinguished, the 42 foot boat started to sink.

I made contact with the operator of the boat who said he was traveling north bound towards windsor launch ramp and noticed when he noticed the gage read approximately 275 degrees.  He then noticed the port motor and transom area was on fire.  The occupants ran to the front of the boat and smoke filled the cabin.  There was no time to grab pfd''s or flotation devices when the occupants jumped into the water.  The bow of the boat raised into the air, the boat went vertical, and then sank.  

There was no injuries or medical attention required.  Occupants boarded the coast guard watercraft.  The boat was recovered by dive time recovery and transported to their impound yard.

Lake Havasu City, AZ          