RedactedNarrative: Operator Stated that he untied from the dock and tried to start his vessel in which same would not start. Operator stated that he then attempted to start his vessel again which caused an explosion at the stern of the vessel.  
  
  
   
    Investigation revealed:  That Vessel 1 was leaving the dock. While drifting from the dock operator 1 attempted to start the vessel, which at that time he was unable to . Operator 1 then attempted to start Vessel 1 a second time, which for a unknown reason caused an explosion at the stern of the vessel. Both Operator and Passenger leaped from the vessel into the water as a result of the explosion. Both swam to the dock safely. Vessel 1 remained on fire until it was extinguished by Mystic Island Fire Department. Vessel 1 was later towed. Both Operator and Passenger reported minor injuries (burns to legs). Both were transported by Great Bay EMS to the Southern Ocean County Hospital for further evaluation. It should be noted that Det. I from Arson/Bomb unit responded to the scene. Due to Det. evaluation of the scene it was determined that the fire to be non suspicious in nature.
  