RedactedNarrative: Vessel Operator #1 Stated to the effect: I was using my boat when it began to smoke. I saw flames near the engine compartment and went onto the bow for safety. I had to jump off my boat so I would not get hurt.
  
  Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was underway, cruising north in Barnegat Bay, in the area of ICW Marker#39 , Bayville Twp., Ocean County, NJ. Vessel #1's engine caught fire.  As a result, the fire engulfed the vessel requiring Operator #1 to disembark the vessel for safety.  The operator of the vessel was able to safely disembark the vessel into the water and onto a passing vessel of a good samaritian. The vessel was then extinguished by the Island Heights Volunteer Fire Vessel but not before Vessel # 1 had extensive fire damage to the inner hull.  The fire extinguishing efforts caused Vessel #1 to fill with water and was immediately towed by Sea Tow, as per Operator #1's request. Vessel #1 was kept on plane for the duration of the tow to prevent it from sinking in an unsafe location.  During the towing of Vessel #1, the fire re-ignited and had to be extinguished a second time by the Island Heights Volunteer Fire Vessel while underway.  Upon arriving at Ocean Gate Yacht Club, which was the location requested by Operator#1, the vessel sank immediately.  At Ocean Gate Yacht Club, Operator #1 made arrangements with Sea Tow to have the vessel safely removed from the waterway. 
  
  Investigation pending findings of arson investigation.
  
  Boarding Report # 07-211B was completed on the vessel.
  
  No summonses issued.