RedactedNarrative: The watercraft was on the water for the first time this season. The Owner/Operator fueled the boat. He started it up while it was tied to the dock, heard a big boom and the engine started on fire. 
  
  His wife, who was in their cabin, called 911. Before the County Sheriff's Office Water Patrol and the fire department arrived on scene, a neighboring fire department member was able to get the fire out with his fire extinguisher. The outboard motor as well as the railing and seats at the back of the pontoon boat were damaged. A life jacket was not being worn and there were no injuries.