[C320-list] When Lightning Strikes

[Chris Burti]

Been there, done that twice. If you have insurance through Boat US,
the haul and survey are on them so wait until they order it.

The only caution I would make is to test operate every
electric/electronic device on board. It is easy to overlook things
like washdown pumps, steaming lights, fans, chargers, galvanic
isolators, handhelds and other plug-ins that may be hidden from the
adjuster/surveyer. You may have to eat it if you pull out some rarely
touched item a year from now and find out it doesn't work

Lastly, if it was a direct masthead strike, the repair authorization
should include a complete rewiring of the mast because that can't be
inspected.


On 8/16/08, Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com
<Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com> wrote:
> First thing I would do is to get a qualified surveyor--there has to be folks
> who specialize in lightning damage--and have him assess your boat first,
> then you have some sort of benchmark with which to compare the insurance
> assessment they will need to make.
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> Regards,
> OD
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim [chillinonahd at yahoo.com]
> Sent: 08/16/2008 06:27 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] When Lightning Strikes
>
> Sad news - my boat was hit by lightning in a storm on Mon nite here is Long
> Island. Seems to be limited to electronics but the more people I talk to the
> more I am learning as to what to check for...like hull damage from where the
> lightning may have exited. So, I am reaching out to this group seeking words
> of wisdom from personal experience or that of a fellow sailor. What should I
> look for, tips on dealing with boatyard/insurance agent etc..
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim O
> Calypso
> #603
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Chris Burti
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