RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1967, 38' Tollyc Wood Cabin Motorboat
   
  On 06/30/2016, at about 11:05 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound near Des Moines, WA in King County.
   
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator was approaching the Des Moines fuel dock when he heard a loud explosion type sound from the engine compartment.  When he went to investigate, someone on the fuel dock advised him that his boat was on fire.  
   
  Operator grabbed his fire extinguisher and attempted to put out the flames.  His attempt was unsuccessful and the flames continued to grow so he disembarked the vessel.  The vessel was positioned at the north corner of the fuel dock.  South King County Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.  
   
  The results of the fire investigation, conducted by King County Fire, are pending.
   
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol was not involved
  Vessel was a total loss – Estimated value of $30,000
  No PFD was worn
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  