RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 2006, 31' Chaparral Signature 310 Cabin Motorboat w/2 300 hp Volvo Inboard-Outdrive Engines 
  
  On 07/22/2015, at about 06:10 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Swinomish Channel about 1/2 mile North of the Twin Bridges located near Anacortes, WA in Skagit county. 
  
  the vessel was Northbound in the Channel.  He heard the Port Engine make a loud "POP" and then stall.  Operator threw anchor.  He and his passenger smelled smoke and then put on life jackets.  There was fire in the engine compartment so they both jumped over the bow of the boat and held onto the anchor chain.   
  Several minutes later, both subjects were picked up by a passing fishing boat and taken to shore.  The vessel was fully engulfed and sank during efforts to put out the fire. 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
  The vessel was a total loss.  Estimated value of $70,000 
  Neither subject was wearing a PFD prior to the incident. 
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   