[Public-List] Lightning Ground

[Gordon Laco]

Hello Bill - 

Grounding to the keel is impossible with the Alberg 30.... Our ballast keels
are encapsulated within the fibreglass lay up of the hull.  There's no keel
bolts, no iron to be in contact with the water.

You've got to arrange something specifically if you want to be grounded.

I'm not an expert on lightning protection, but I've read everything I can
find on the subject.  What is troubling is this: one can find supporting
information for nearly any theory one chooses to believe.

I've come to the 'opinion' that if one is grounded, one is more likely to be
struck, but if you're struck, it may not be so bad.    If one is not
grounded, one is less likely to be struck, but if you're struck, it may be
worse.

I'm looking forward to comments!

Gord Laco
 #426 Surprise


On 26/07/13 11:42 AM, "Bill Boyle" <wpb1210 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Anyone know if the mast is grounded to the keel?  If so, how?  If not, does
> anyone have thoughts on how to do that?
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> Bill Boyle
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