RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 was traveling east when the engine started to sputter.  Vessel 1 turned around to head west and the engine slowed down and eventually died. 
  
   Occupants of vessel 1 threw out an anchor and observed smoke coming from the outboard engine.  Lake Erie Tow Boat arrived and determined active fire was present on the outboard engine.  All occupants were safely removed from the vessel without injury.  Vermilion Police and Fire extinguished the fire.  All occupants put on PFDs during the incident.