RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1983, 20’ Bayliner Explorer Cabin Motorboat w/1 Bayliner Inboard Engine – 130 HP
  
  On 07/04/2020, at about 09:05 a.m., this vessel was tied to the dock on Sequim Bay, located near Sequim WA in Clallam county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the Operator, told them that he had launched this vessel and tied it to the dock.  When he started the engine, it ran rough and died.  When he restarted the engine, it continued to run “rough” and then exploded into fire.
  
  Operator and his passenger got off the boat.  Attempting to extinguish the fire, Operator used his fire extinguisher as well as another person on the dock.  His passenger was holding the line when the fire started.  Operator pulled the boat to the launch where it burned to the water line.    
  
  The Sequim Fire Department set up a containment boom and assisted in extinguishing the fire.  The boat was on the boat ramp as it burned.  There was unknown damage to the John Wayne Marina Dock.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  Vessel Reported as a Total Loss – Estimated Value $3,000
  Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD 
  The Operator Does Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  