RedactedNarrative: Operator owner of vessel left Jordan Point Marina to test his vessel out due to electrical problems,  He headed North on the James River and near buoy 1-7 he smelled smoke.  He investigated the smoke and found a fire behind the electrical panel.  He attempted to extinguish the fire unsuccessfully and abandoned the vessel.  He notified the Benjamin Harris Bridge tender and was picked up by a passing vessel and taken to the marina.  the vessel was burned to the waterline.