RedactedNarrative: Vessel was offshore of ponce inlet drifting not under power. The captain of the vessel energized the outboards to get underway and an explosion occurred below deck. The explosion caused flash flames to exit many hatches on the boat. The two passengers were standing at the stern when the flames engulfed their lower extremities.
  After the explosion, the crew fought the fire with fire extinguishers and a blanket. Extinguishing the flames they next hailed the coast guard for assistance on marine channel 16.
  Passenger suffered burns to lower extremities and chest area. Subject2 had minor to his feet.
  Uscg responded offshore and removed all passengers of the vessel returning to us coast guard station ponce. The vessel was left at anchor. An attempt to return to the vessel with a commercial towing service was thwarted by a storm.
  The vessel was removed at a later day.
  Cause of ignition of flames is unknown. It should be noted that the vessel had been recently re powered and fuel smell had been detected throughout the day of the voyage.
  Nothing further.
  
  