On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 21:58:39 GMT, wrote:



Is this preventable by installing a lightning prevention system ?
Tayana offers this as an option for $1000 but I don't know how
well it works.

It is not preventable. Grounding systems provide protection by
creating a more attractive route to the lightning so that it does not
travel through the hull, woodwork or the crew.

Check out http://www.thomson.ece.ufl.edu/lightning/ for a good
discussion of lightning and boats.


Jack

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Jack Dale
ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor
CYA Advanced Cruising Instructor
http://www.swiftsuresailing.com
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