http://www.mdsg.umces.edu/CB/lightning.html

"A lightning strike can also magnetize a keel or other, metal fittings,
rendering your compass useless."


"Joe" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:
A magnetic compass is basically useless on a steel boat without the
use of
quadrential spheres.

Does Joe ever get his boat degaussed?

No..Joe has an up to date card with all the TVDMC info needed.

How would Joe check the alignment of his spheres?

By boxing?


What is the common term for the quadrential spheres?

My balls?



Would Joe have to re-align the compass if his boat was hit by
lightning?


No. The lighting bolt would travel thru RedCloud not affecting any
equipment like it would on an in-ferior plasctic boat.


Bob Crantz

Joe