RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1979, 34' Fiberglass Mainship Pilot House Cabin Motorboat w/165 hp Engine. 
  
  On 08/03/2014, at about 9:00 a.m., this vessel was cruising in the Strait of Juan De Fuca NW of Waadah Island near Neah Bay, WA located in Clallam county. 
  
  According to the Operator, he was underway heading to Neah Bay. He was moving this boat from Anacortes Washington to California. It was a nice day and Operator was on the fly bridge. Operator happened to smell an odor but didn't think anything of it. When the odor persisted, he decided to go below to check. 
  
  When Operator entered the cabin he discovered there was a fire amidships, where the galley is located. He was shocked on how fast the fire was spreading. He had just enough time to grab his ditch bag then get into his inflatable dinghy. Operator used his cell phone to call for help. 
  
  About two weeks prior before setting out for his voyage to California, Operator had this vessel checked out mechanically to insure there were no issues. Operator has no idea what caused the fire. 
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  No apparent alcohol involvement 
  The vessel was a Total Loss 
  The Operator was wearing a PFD 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card