Operator of Vessel #1 stated he had just had the vessel checked out by a Marina and launched the boat.  They were cruising across the lake when he started to smell something burning.  He slowed to a stop at the northwest end of the lake.  When stopped, he could smell an electrical smell at the rear of his vessel.  When he opened the engine compartment smoke and heat rolled out and he could hear a crackling noise.  He immediately used 2 of his fire extinguishers to put out the electrical fire in the engine compartment.  This did not totally put it out.  Two other boats nearby assisted by lending their extinguishers to put out the fire.  He was then towed to the public access by another vessel, where firefighters ensured the fire was out.  No injuries, damage little over $2000.
Cambridge Township            