RedactedNarrative: On 4-5-2014 at 10:43 am, the operator of V-1 was attempting to launch his 1988 Wellcraft at the Barge Canal boat ramp in Crystal River. Operator backed the vessel into the water, boarded the vessel and started the motor to confirm it would run prior to taking it off the trailer. Operator started the motor and seconds later the engine compartment of the vessel exploded into flames. At that Point Operator as well as his son unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the fire by using the two fire extinguishers that they had on- board. Operator pulled the vessel and trailer forward approximately 50 feet and unhooked the vessel trailer from his truck. The fire department was notified and arrived on scene approximately 15 minutes later and extinguished the blaze. Operator sustained a minor injury to his right calf that did not require medical attention.