RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect:
  
  I received my vessel back from the marina shop and decided to take it out for a test drive. As the vessel was coming up on plain, I noticed the engine temperature gauge reading 220. I came down off plain and noticed black smoke coming from the engine compartment. As I removed the door to the engine compartment I noticed flames coming from the engine. I got my fire extinguisher out and put out the fire. I was not injured.
  
  
  Investigation revealed:
  
  Vessel 1 was traveling East out of Big Creek into the Great Bay located in Little Egg Harbor. While operating out of Big Creek, Operator 1 noticed the temperature gauge to the vessels engine at 220 degrees. Operator 1 came off plain, and observed black smoke emanating from the vessels engine room. Operator 1 then removed the engine compartment door and utilized his fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the engine, along with smoke damage to his rear seats. Operator 1 report no injury. Vessel 1 was towed back to the owners residence. It should be noted that Little Egg Harbor Fire boat responded to scene to assist .
  