[C320-list] When Lightning Strikes

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

With Chris' permission, I'd like to turn this thread into an article for  
the technical section of the next Mainsheet. I'd ask to Chris to do it,  
but he is already writing an article on another topic.

What to do after a lightning strike will heavily stress getting a  
professional survey.

Any other suggestions and experiences would be most appreciated. I know  
this has also happened to others recently (Kit).

You may send your comments to the entire list (reply) or just to me  
backchannel (C320 at suddenlink.net).

Thanks,
Karl

  On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:42:50 -0400, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------
>> Regards,
>> OD
>>
>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>>
>>
>> ----- 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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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690
New Bern, NC