RedactedNarrative: Unit 1 had put in at Island Restaurant/Landing and was traveling to a dock/residence in Taw Caw Creek when the operator heard an explosion in the engine bay. A fire started and continued to burn. Operator jumped off of the vessel, swam to shore, and called 911. Clarendon Fire Department responded and attempted to put out the fire and kept Unit 1 distanced from the shore. Unit 1 continued to burn and eventually sank. No injuries. Unit 1 had been fueled before being put in the water and blower motor was turned on by operator prior to starting the vessel.