RedactedNarrative: Operator stated as he was taking vessel up river to safe harbor for Hurricane Nate, he noticed smoke coming from inside  of vessel cabin.  He called fire department and by the time fire department arrived, the vessel was engulfed in flames. 
  Vessel totally burned and was a complete loss.   Vessel was valued at $60,000.  Operator advised there was no insurance on vessel.  Operator stated he  just had two new motors put in vessel and new generator.  Cause of fire is unknown at this time.
  Operator was rescued by another vessel.