RedactedNarrative: On 7 July 2017, after fueling their vessel, operator and wife launched their boat from the Wide-spot Access Area in Meigs County, and once they got 1000 yards from the ramp when their engine died, Operator1 said he turned on the vent system but immediately started the engine, and it is here, where he heard the engine compartment ignite and blew the engine cover off the hinges. Both individuals jumped from the vessel to get away from the fire and another boat came by and picked them up and it is here where they called 911. This all occurred in Meigs County on Watts Bar Lake around 3:10 PM.