The following accident occurred on August 24, 2012, at approximately 1743 hours.

The operator of Vessel I had stopped near an island, and was attempting to restart the engine; initial attempts to start the outboard motor failed.  The operator noticed the smell of gasoline, with a small residue of gas in the water.  After repeated attempts to start the engine, it started but would only run at headway speed, and then stop.  Several more attempts to start the engine resulted in an explosion and fire.  The fire was extinguished by the occupants and a Good Samaritan boater, who also towed the disabled boat to shore.
Wolfeboro                     