RedactedNarrative: On January 31, 2017, Vessel one(V-1), with four individuals, on board was traveling on the Little Manatee River when V-1 caught on fire.   One individual  was injured beyond first aid and was transported to Tampa General Hospital with burns.  The vessel was burned to the water line.
  the owner/operator stated:
  -That him and three of his friends were traveling up to 75 mph earlier in Tampa Bay and then made their way into the Little Manatee River.
  -While approaching the mouth of the river the vessel stalled and he noticed some smoke coming from the engine compartment.
  -He tried to disconnect the fuel line when the fuel ignited and he jumped into the water.
  -Earlier that year he placed an engine from one of his vehicles into the vessel and has been doing work on it. 
  
  Subject sustained burns to both his arms and also to his neck, face, and head.
  