Off. responded to Castle Hill CG for a report of a boat fire that occurred 12 miles off Sakonnet Pt.  At the station, Off. met with owner/operator who stated that this was the first time that the boat went underway since the port engine had repair work involving replacing the couplings.  He also acquired a new dinghy that he was towing.  Operator reported that he began to smell something burning and then observed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  He then got onboard the dinghy and called USCG for help.  Because the accident occurred beyond RI jurisdiction, it will not be investigation by RIDEM.  However, Operator was still asked to complete a boating accident report after police learned he left RI waters in the boat involved.
NEWPORT