RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1997, 21' 6" Regal Cabin Motorboat w/1 Volvo Penta Inboard Engine – HP Unknown
  
  On 08/27/2017, at about 12:00 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Tapps in the Bankers Isle area located near Bonney Lake, WA in Pierce county.    
  
  According to Operator1, he and his passenger, Occupant, were at the above location when this vessel stalled.  During attempts to re-start, they noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  Operator1 opened the engine compartment to find billowing smoke and lots of crackling noise.  
  
  In an attempt to extinguish the fire, Operator1 exhausted the fire extinguisher into the engine compartment.  There was still smoke and crackling sounds so he and Occupant abandoned the vessel.  
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  The Vessel was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $6,260
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD / It is unknown if the Occupant was wearing a PFD
  The Operator does have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  