RedactedNarrative: The owner/operator stated he trailered his boat to the boat ramps of 1059 n tamiami trail. Operator loaded his vessel and with his 8 passengers he began making way west bound. Operator stated he was several hundred yards west from the boat ramps in sarasota bay when his vessel stalled. 
  
  Operator stated he checked the engine compartment of his i/o and observed smoke. Operator ran his vessel's blower which removed the smoke. Operator then started his vessel again which again stalled. Operator stated he checked the engine compartment again and this time there was smoke and flame. 
  
  Everyone on board was able to exit the vessel before it became completely involved with the fire. No serious injuries where reported. The vessel was extinguished by the sarasota coounty fire deparment and longboat key fire department. The vessel sank and was subsequently removed by sea tow on 4/11/21 due to inclement weather over the weekend. 
  
  The vessel was not a navigational hazard as it was outside sarasota bay's icw in deeper weater and the sarasota police marine unit periodically checked the vessel for leaking fuel/oil until it was removed.