RedactedNarrative: Operator of V#1 stated he put his boat in Lake Harding to hang out with some friends.  Operator stated he drove the boat to an island.  Operator stated he was getting ready to tow a tube for a couple of kids that bevictimed to his friend.  Operator stated he was the operator and subject was behind him at the back of the boat.  Operator stated his dog was also on board.  
  
  Operator stated he idled out from the island and began tightening the line for the tube as Victim was letting the line out.  Operator stated when the line was tight he asked if they were ready.  Operator stated after the kids replied yes he began slowly and got to about quarter throttle.  Operator stated he heard a loud pop.  Operator stated he heard Victim scream and the engine''s lid hit him in the back of his legs.  Operator stated he then realized the engine compartment was on fire.  Operator stated he threw Victim, his dog, and two life jackets into the water.  Operator stated he went to get his fire extinguisher to try to put out the fire.  Operator stated by this time the fire had made it to the driver''s seat.  Operator stated he could not fight the fire so he had to jump into the water.  Operator stated he along with some other help got Victim and others back to shore.  Operator stated the fire just spread so quickly he did not have time to try to put out the fire.  Operator stated the only injury was to Victim.
  
  
    Operator stated he did have a lot of work done to this boat back when he bought it.  Operator stated the boat hasn''t been used much approximately 2 hours since the worked had been done.  Operator stated a lot of the work that was done was dealing with fuel components of the boat.  Operator also advised his wallet with all forms of I.D. and other personal property also burnt on the boat.
  