RedactedNarrative: On 08/15/2015, at about 11:34 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Dana Passage located near Olympia, WA in Thurston county. 
  
  According to Operator, he and four friends were on a pleasure cruise from Anderson Island en route to Cooper Point via Dana Passage. About half way across Dana Passage there was a loud explosion and immediate fire in the engine compartment. One of the passengers attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire spread too fast to extinguish. 
  
  There was a Fishing Derby going on nearby and several boats came to Operator's aid. He and his passengers were all rescued without serious injury. occupant was shaken up by the explosion and was transported by private car to Saint Peter's Hospital for evaluation. 
  
  Law Enforcement reports that, based on the information provided by Operator, the fire was probably a result of gas vapor build up and an electrical spark in the enclosed engine compartment.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  The vessel was a Total Loss - Estimated value $7,000 
  No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   