On 4/22/23, owner/operator fueled his 2021 24ft g23 super air nautique vessel at the dock of his residence.  After refueling, he walked to the house and returned with his friend.  Both boarded the vessel with Subject1 at the bow and subject2 at the helm.  

Subject2 observed the blue automatic ventilation light on the console was on.  He then started the vessel and a few seconds later he put it in gear and slightly accelerated the throttle.  At that moment the engine compartment exploded. Both occupants jumped into the water and safely swam to shore.

Orange county fire department responded and extinguished the fire.

Subject2 received a second degree burn on the back of his left calf and left side of back shoulder.  Subject1 received first degree burns on back of both ankles.

The vessel was a complete loss.



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