Operator of V1 was testing the vessel to see if he had fixed a fuel leak at the carburetor.  He noticed fire at his feet, shut the motor off and jumped into the lake and was picked up by another vessel, who called 911.  Gamaliel FD reponded with a fire boat and extinquished the fire.  V1 was taken to Talburt's landing and put on a trailer by the operator.  V1 was a total loss, burning to the water line.
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