RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect:  My son and I were returning from a boat ride and were headed back to Riverside Marina.  We were cruising at about 5 knots in the channel and were going by Dredge Harbor Marina.  We then heard a loud boom come from the engine compartment.  My son went back to look and said that the engine is on fire.  I grabbed the fire extinguisher but the flames were already too big for it to be of any use.  Some people on jetski's came up to the side of our boat to help.  There wasn't even time to put on life vests.  We jumped on to the jetski's and they took us to safety.
  
  Investigation Revealed:  Vessel #1 was traveling eastbound by Amico Island Park located in Delran, Burlington County.  Same was in the channel and going approximately 5 knots.  For an unknown reason, there was a minor explosion within the engine compartment causing same to ignite and catch on fire.  The fire accelerated quickly.  The two occupants on board received assistance from passing vessels.  Same were able to remove both occupants from the Vessel #1 and take them to safety.  In an effort to prevent a hazard to boaters nearby and the marina, the owner of Dredge Harbor Marina launched his small boat and was able to tow Vessel #1 over to the shoreline of Amico Island Park (unpopulated). Once there Vessel #1 was run aground in shallow water.  The undersigned and SGT arrived on scene in V3702.  Also on scene were Philadelphia Marine Unit, Delran Fire Department (with vessel), and the United States Coast Guard.  Utilizing our vessel's water cannon we began to extinguish the flames.  At that time the flames had consumed the entire top half of Vessel #1.  Our efforts were met with minimal results.  Shortly thereafter, Philadelphia Fire Department arrived on scene with their vessel.  Utilizing their water cannons along with ours we were able to completely extinguish the flames.  The entire vessel sustained heavy damage from the fire.  Due to low tide conditions the vessel remained at that location to be removed by SeaTow when conditions permit.  Once the vessel was deemed safe, the Delran Fire Marshal inspected same for any signs of arson or suspicious activity.  The preliminary investigation deemed the fire to be accidental.  No injuries were reported or observed.
  
  Witness stated in effect:  My boat was at E dock in Winter Sail Marina. I was below deck and heard a loud boom.  I came out and saw smoke coming out of a boat a couple hundred feed away.  I started yelling out to see if anybody was on the boat.  Just then a jetski went up to the side of the boat right as I saw two people jump off the boat into the water.  The jetski then brought them both over to my dock. They both seemed traumatized but they were ok.
  