RedactedNarrative: Owner #1
  I went to Pier One marina  to shut off the water to the docks on Oct 15, my husband and I paid the winter slip fee in full, and came down to the boat on Saturday Nov 3 to blow out the water lines and winterize the boat. At that time we shut off the small refrigerator, the microwave, the stereo and TV, secured the small oil space heater we had on hand for cool nights and moved into a corner between the sofa and kitchen counter where it could not fall over. We removed the air conditioner from the front window and put away, and turned off all the power except to the front and back bilge pumps, both of these pumps are the same ones we used all last winter without incident. We packed up all chairs and tables from the top deck and brought them back home with us. Aside from the power to the pumps, nothing was drawing power other than a small nightlight in the kitchen area to illuminate the interior so someone could notice if anyone was in the boat when we weren't there. We made sure all windows and doors were locked. We also checked the expiration date of the small fire extinguisher we kept in the bathroom. The power provided to the boats is 30 amps but we can't be certain that is what we received as we were told by others at the marina that the electric to the docks was replaced after Sandy but not by a licensed electrician. This is the same routine we have followed every year at the end of the summer season.  I have a long correspondence with Pier One Marina management about safety and cleanliness issues and rent increases. Those are the only communications we have had other than to pay our summer and winter fees. I paid my winter fee in full in October and have a receipt from management dated Oct 26. I have not spoken to the marina management other than the night of Nov 18 when they called to tell me there had been a fire and my boat was destroyed. I received a voicemail on November 20th expressing his apologies for the destruction of my boat and asking me to contact my insurance, which he knows I do not have and cannot get, due to the boat having no engines. 
  
  Owner #2
  I was watching T.V. on my boat and smelled smoke,  I went and there was a of light smoke coming from between my boat and neighbors boat.  I got a fire extinguisher from the building in front of the motel and came back to flames on my boat and neighbors boat.  I tried to put it out but didn't work.  I ran to get a big trash pump but the flames were too big and I was told to let it go and the firefighters were coming.
  
  
  Owner #3 
  I was last at the boat on November 17.  The vessel is hooked up to a 30 amp shore power cord.  When I left everything was shut off.
  
  Witness #1
  I was cutting some fish that I had caught, when I heard a pop sound come from across the marina.  I then looked over and saw a little glow on the left side of Silverton boat and called 911. 
  
  
  Preliminary investigation at the scene revealed the fire started within the area of Vessel #2. Owner #2 attempted to extinguish the fire with two fire extinguishers.  The fire intensified and spread to Vessel #1 and Vessel #3.  Vessel #1 became fully engulfed causing the fire to spread to Vessel #4 and Vessel #5. Due to the intensity of the fire, Vessel #1 broke free and was secured at the end of the t-dock at Pier One Marina.  Toms River Fire Department  arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.  Toms River Fire Investigator arrived on scene and assisted with this investigation.
  
  
  Due to the fire, Vessel #1 had burnt to the waterline. Vessel # 2 and Vessel #3 sustained extensive fire damage.  Vessel #4 and Vessel #5 sustained moderate fire damage. No injuries were reported at the scene.
  
  
  Case Pending ....