RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 2001, 20'Plastic Open Motorboat w/300 hp Ford Inboard Engine 
    
  On 05/22/2014, at about 4:45 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lower Granite Lake - Snake River located near Pullman in Whitman county WA.  Operator had put in for the first time this year and started downriver when the vessel started coughing and sputtering.  When Operator opened the engine compartment an explosion/fire started.   
  
  Operator was unable to put the flames out with (2) 3.5 pound ABC fire extinguishers and jumped overboard.  Operator was able to swim/tow the vessel to the shore and run for help. 
  
  By the time the fire department arrived the vessel was fully engulfed and extensively damaged.  By the time the fire was put out the vessel was a total loss.  The vessel swamped and sank when towing was attempted. 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement. 
  The vessel was a total loss.   
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD. 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.