Lake Hopatcong Station was not staffed at the time of the accident.  The vessel involved in the accident had departed the scene and was towed back to the owners residence prior to my arrival.  

Investigation revealed:  V1 was traveling northbound on the main lake of Lake Hopatcong off Chestnut Point at idle speed when white smoke started coming out of the engine compartment.  Jefferson Township Fire Department responded to the scene and towed the vessel to Lee's County Park.  At the scene Jefferson Fire Department determined the cause of fire was due to electrial malfuntion.  

On 07-03-2011, I responded to inspect the damage sustained to the vessel.  Upon inspection, the vessel showed no visible signs of damage to the engine compartment.  The vessel is a 25 ft. white Regal cabin cruiser bearing N.J. registration.
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