V1 experienced a failure of a water pump, causing engine #3 to overheat, melt fiberglass, and smoke. V1 operator turned off all power to the vessel and the overheating and smoking stopped. V1 was safely towed to a marina. 

V1 was cruising at approximately 10 knots, around .25 mile outside of the Palm Beach Inlet, Atlantic Ocean. Myself and FWC Officer, witnessed black smoke emitting from V1, approximately .5 mile from our patrol vessel. 

Our patrol vessel arrived on scene, along with Sea Tow, and Riviera Beach Police Department. 

the Captain, stated he noticed smoke coming from the engine room. Operator turned the controls over to fellow vessel occupant, to investigate the problem. Operator discovered smoke, but no flames coming from one of the three diesel engines. The entire power to the vessel was shut down and the engine stopped smoking within 2 minutes. 

Sea Tow, towed the vessel to Rybovich Marina, located in the city of West Palm Beach, FL. I conducted the boating accident investigation at this location. 

Upon investigating the cause of the accident, it was determined that the water pump ceased working on engine #3, which caused the fiberglass to overheat and melt. This caused the smoke. 

I concluded that there were no violations of navigation rules or laws. No citations or warnings were issued.

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