On August 5, 2023, at approximately 1251 hrs, I responded to Marler park boat ramp in reference to a vessel fire. V1 was a 24-foot Sea Pro with Fl Registration. V1 was just launched from Marler Park Boat ramp and was headed to Crab Island when an electrical fire started in the bilge. The occupants of the vessel called 911, Fire and rescue arrived at the boat ramp, moored the vessel to the dock at Marler Park Boat ramp and put out the fire. All the wiring, tubing and both batteries inside of V1s bilge was burnt and melted. I estimate the repair cost to be over 4000 dollars.
Bay/Sound
FT. WALTON BEACH              