RedactedNarrative: Operator was attempting to leave the dock, turned the boat on and then it cut off. The operator started it a second time, a fire started in the motor compartment. The operator noted that everyone exited the boat safely. After everyone exited the boat, the operator said that he pushed the boat out into the water because it was becoming engulfed in flames. Following an investigation, the incident was determined to be a mechanical error, nothing criminal in nature.