Alabama fire chief confirms deaths as fire destroys 35 boats

[Dennis Donovan]

1. Absolutely terrifying

One of my biggest fears is being trapped in my boat during a fire. Fortunately, my aft cabin has a hatch that opens into the cockpit, so I could get out if needed (unless the cockpit's also on fire, then I'm toast, literally). But, with all the plastic, fiberglass, chems, etc, I think smoke inhalation would kill you in under 30 seconds.

for the victims.

On edit, the victims were likely snowbirds that retired to a boat - I know several as they come from the south every spring, up the ICW and into the lake where I keep my boat (Cayuga Lake), and head back every fall.