RedactedNarrative: operator tried starting his vessel. It started and then stalled a short time later. He tried again and it did not start. One of the workers at the marina came over to help start the engine and figure out the problem. The engine eventually started but then stalled again. When they tried one more time the engine exploded sending the cowling 50 feet in the air. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. 
  
  
  The motor was looked at by the mechanics at gulf harbor marina. They observed a fuel leak at the high pressure line which they said was the cause of the explosion and fire.