RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1990, 42’ Grand Banks 42 Classic Cabin Motorboat w/2 Cummins Inboard Engines – 420 Total HP
  
  On 09/21/2017, at about 05:40 p.m., this vessel was cruising in the Strait of Juan de Fuca about 8 miles Pt. Wilson, located near Sequim, WA in Clallam county.    
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 11:00 a.m., this vessel had cleared Customs at Roach Harbor CN and was enroute to Sequim WA at a cruising speed of 9 knots.  Operator1 reported that at about 05:40 p.m., he smelled smoke and discovered his galley was engulfed in flames.  
  
  Operator1 attempted to extinguish the flames using a Fire Extinguisher but the fire was too involved.  Operator1 was able to shut the engines down and board his Dinghy.  About 20 minutes later other boaters arrived and rendered aid until the U.S. Coast Guard arrived.
  
  The vessel, a 42’ Grand Banks was lost to fire and sinking in over 300 feet of water.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  The Vessel was a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $275,000
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / California Resident
  