RedactedNarrative: On 9/5/14 at approx. 1030am. V1 was being towed by another bass boat back to Ingalls Landing in Decatur after an engine failure.  Reason for engine failure has not been determined. Key was in the off position during towing.  V1 owner looked back and noticed engine on fire and smoke.  A tug in the area put out the fire.   V1 was taken to D&D Marine by owner where sudden engine fire will be investigated. See photos on CD for damage(mailed to Mtgy Hq.).