RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 - 1973, 18' 5" FiberFoam Open Motorboat w/165 hp Ford Inboard Engine 
  
  On 09/09/2014, at about 06:57 p.m., subjects were on board this vessel fishing on the Snake River close to Charbonneau Park located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county. 
  
  While fishing, the vessel began to overheat. Operator reported he anchored the vessel to allow the engine to cool down. He attempted to start the engine after allowing it to cool down. The engine started and then backfired. Operator observed smoke coming from the enclosed engine bay. He opened the engine cover and attempted to extinguish the fire using one of the two extinguishers on board the vessel. 
  
  Operator reported he was not able to extinguish the fire as it had grown with the opening of the engine cover. Operator and his wife abandoned the vessel going into the water to swim to shore. Both he and his wife were wearing PFDs at that time. 
  
  A tug boat in the area rescued the two and transported them to the Ice Harbor Dam. The vessel was a total loss. The burned out remains of the partially sunken vessel were removed from the Snake River. 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
  Vessel damage was estimated at $2,000. The vessel was a total loss 
  Both the Operator and Occupant were wearing PFDs 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card - Exempt by age.