Owner/operator was south of Squirrell Island in Boothbay Harbor, heading for South Bristol when his 1983 Chris Craft Commander Convertible began running poorly, then caught fire.  Owner/operator unable to don PFD.  Could not see fire extinguisher.  Went to flybridge w/ hand held radio, notified Coast Guard.  Rescued by good samaritan boater. Cause of fire unknown by vessel owner/operator.  Vessel sank in 140' of water.
Boothbay Harbor               