[C320-list] Lightening

[Warren Updike]

I've done some small reading about lightening and lightening protection.
It's a very controversial subject, even to the point of whether onboard
protection really offers any protection.

Perhaps, in the event of a direct strike there may be no "safe" place
onboard; but, I agree with Art's recommendation. Even boats not directly hit
can lose their electronics as a result the EMP from a nearby strike.

For more information read about the "cone of protection" around a sailboat.


Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffrey Brown [mailto:oceanblues at mac.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 1:04 PM
To: Catalina C320 List
Subject: [C320-list] Lightening

Just curious, should you find yourself in the middle of a thunderstorm
where's the best place to be in case of a lightening strike, besides not on
the water.  Inside the cabin or on deck?

Jeff Brown
949-350-5123