The Bohemia Bay Marina consists of nine dock areas, three of which ('D', 'E', and 'F') are covered with a metal superstructure supported by wooden piers. Two of these covered boat areas are 110 feet wide x 350 feet long x 40 feet high. The third covered dock, F, the one involved in the fire, was 60 feet wide x 375 feet long x 45 feet high, and adjacent to the shore. This dock also had a metal addition constructed on the parking lot side which was designed as a carport area for the boat slips at 'F' dock.
The finger piers throughout the marina are constructed of plastic panels used as walkways and supported by wooden piers. There is a complete air bubbler system in the water designed to prevent ice build-up throughout the boat storage areas.
Boats stored in the covered slip areas ranged from 40 feet to 65 feet. The overwhelming majority were constructed of fiberglass. They included both diesel and -gasoline powered vessels.
General storage practices for boats requires that fuel tanks be topped off to minimize water condensation. Electrical requirements include continuous battery charging to preserve the operation of battery systems.
The close proximity of the boats (approximately four feet between them) created a tremendous potential fire hazard.
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