The vessesl was underway and just reduced speed to an idle because they reached a no wake zone. All four occupants were sitting together on fly bridge. The occupants reported hearing a large "pop" then observing flames from the area of the motor covers over the aft deck/cockpit. The occupants attempted to use a fire extinguisher but the flames quickly spread and were too intense. The occupants jumped overboard and were picked up by a passer-by and a police boat. No injuries. After being extinguished by a fireboat, the vessel sank while being towed in due to all the water used to extinguish it. The exact cause of the fire is unknown although investigators believe it to be from a fuel related problem either raw fuel or vapors. Vessel had fiberglass tanks and they were entacted and not burnt. No known instances of fuel system or gas tank problems with the vessel.
Norwalk                       