RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was being operated to Turtle Creek headed SW on Lake Erie when the engine stalled. A Passenger lifted the engine hatch, while the operator attempted to the start the engine again. Flames came up ftom the back of the engine and fuel sprayed on the passenger clothing. The passenger left the vessel to avoid being burned. The operator stayed on the vessel to fight the fire but was unable to unlatch the fire extinguisher. Operator eventually went into the water over the starboard side of the vessel. 
  
  Operator and passenger were pulled from the water by a good Samaritan and transported to shore where they refused medical treatment.
   
  Vessel is a total loss and sunk near Cone Reef.