RedactedNarrative: The owner/operator had recently purchased the boat from South Dakota and wanted to test the boat/motor. He launched the boat and took it for a short drive around the lake. When he was coming back to the launching area, the boat caught on fire. The owner did not have boat information other than it was an "old boat" that he purchased for $600. The fire did cause damage to a nearby dock. 
  
  The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The owner/operator was given a verbal warning for failure to register boat. There were no injuries and life jackets were not being worn. The boat was towed from the scene and was a Total Loss.  It is thought the fire started due to an electrical issue near the motor.