operator noticed that his vessel was idling rough as he was heading out of the no wake zone at Holiday Campground.  After opening the engine compartment to inspect the engine it started to run more smoothly so he closed the cover and continued on. operator then got on the throttle as he reached the end of the no wake zone. After going 30 to 40 feet he heard a small explosion in the engine well and noticed fire coming into the boat from the engine well. operator then jumped out of the boat then got back in the boat to attempt to extinguish the fire. operator retrieved a fire extinguisher and a PFD and then opened the engine cover. Upon opening the engine cover the fire came out into the vessel and operator jumped out of the boat again with the fire extinguisher and PFD.
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