On 24 May 2006 15:33:50 -0700, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

My friend's boat was recently hit....Anyone ever hear of a lightning
strike where the boat wasn't hauled out? I've been told many times that
a look at the bottom and inspection
of thru-hulls and transducers should be made at the very least.
Comments...?

You might take a look at the online article on lightning strikes on
boats:

http://www.thomson.ece.ufl.edu/lightning/

Jack

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