On 8-27-2023 at approximately 1400 hrs., a black 2023 Robalo open motorboat, was traveling south exiting Hurlbert Feild Marina.  The vessel was cruising at approximately 15mph, passing green channel marker 61, in the Santa Rosa Sound, Okaloosa County Florida, when the engine cowling blew off due to an explosion in the motor.  The vessel lost power and was towed back to the marina.  There were no injuries reported during this event. The total estimated damage to the vessel was $20,000.00.
choctawhatchee bay
FT. WALTON BEACH              