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Larry wrote:
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Not quite right. The 4' hole is possible but not a sure thing. My Dad
was in a 505 dinghy when it got hit by lightening. Nasty but they
survived and the boat was repairable.

Gaz



Static discharge. Lightning would have destroyed the dinghy and everyone
aboard.

Take another guess.
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Default Google Earth Placemarks for Dangerous Locations ?

Gary wrote:
Larry wrote:
Gary wrote in
news:tbppf.135388$ki.120635@pd7tw2no:


Not quite right. The 4' hole is possible but not a sure thing. My
Dad was in a 505 dinghy when it got hit by lightening. Nasty but
they survived and the boat was repairable.

Gaz



Static discharge. Lightning would have destroyed the dinghy and
everyone aboard.

Take another guess.


Bet he didn't need to use hair curlers any more!


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