RedactedNarrative: OPERATOR 1 stated that he had just fueled up at pump #19 at the Wahweap fuel dock. OPERATOR 1 finished fueling and left his vessel tied up on the dock so that he could go to the bathroom. The vessel remained at the dock for approximately 30 minutes until OPERATOR 1 returned. When OPERATOR 1 boarded his vessel he turned on the engine compartment ventilation fan for approximately 30-60 seconds before attempting to start the vessel.
  When OPERATOR 1 attempted to start the vessel, there was an explosion in the engine compartment that resulted in the hatch to the engine compartment being blown off and landing approximately 37 yards away towards the shoreline. The explosion also destroyed the engine compartment, the ski tower/bimini and the back seat. OPERATOR 1 stated he was thrown forward slightly from the driver''s seat but was not ejected from the vessel. OPERATOR 1 exited the vessel and the fuel dock workers shut off the fuel pumps. There was a small fire onboard the vessel; however the fuel dock workers were able to extinguish it using their fire extinguishers next to the pumps. OPERATOR 1 also stated he was the only occupant of the vessel.
  OPERATOR 1 estimated the damage to the vessel to be around $20,000.
  