RedactedNarrative: Caller reported hearing a loud explosion at approximately 12:14 am on Saturday, December 14th, 2013, while he and his wife were on board their vessel at the marina. According to the caller, within seconds the vessel that was moored directly behind them, was completely engulfed in flames. Caller had immediately dialed 911 and the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the flames, however the vessel was burned to the deck. The marina owner was called to the scene shortly after the incident and pulled the vessel out which was secured on blocks, behind the hanger. FMB Fire Marshall Captain was on scene and conducted an investigation. FWC's response  was canceled at that time.
  
  Later in the day, this officer was assigned by FWC Lt., to investigate the call and to determine whether or not it met the criteria of a boating accident, and if an investigation was required. This officer arrived at the marina at approximately 2:00 pm. The vessel was found still on blocks behind the boat hanger. It was determined that the incident met the criteria of a boating accident. An investigation was started by this officer. State Fire Marshall was contacted and responded to the marina later in the day, assisted by FWC Officers. According to the FMB Fire Marshal the fire was ruled as an accidental electrical fire that started somewhere near the stern of the vessel. See detailed narrative.
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARINA OFF MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS BEACH