RedactedNarrative: Subject had filled the boat with fuel at a gas station up the road and went to Nolin Lake to put on the water. Pulled the boat off the trailer into the water, and the boat would not go forward. Subject opened the motor hatch to check a linkage, and when he opened the compartment the engine ignited into flames. The explosion threw him into the water, he was unable to swim back to the boat and try to put out the flames. Subject was burnt on his hands, legs, and face, he went to the ER by ambulance, and released the same day.  The vessel was a complete loss. Subject stated that he had lifejacket (which were Sterns) and all safety equipment, but due to the damage of the vessel no safety items were found.
   
   