RedactedNarrative: On May 2, 2020 approximately 0930, The operator stated that he traveling North on the St. Johns River nearing state road 44, when he noticed smoke coming from his motor. He then turned off all power to the vessel and removed the cover from the motor. 
  
  As he raised the motor, he stated that he saw the wires were sparking. At this point, the vessel exploded and he was ejected out of the starboard side. The two occupants were in the front of the vessel during the explosion. The vessel then caught on fire and a near by vessel approached and rescued the two occupants. The operator was uninjured and refused further treatment. The vessel was then towed to Pier 44 Marina at SR44. Vessel was removed from State waters. 
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