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Yacht Lightning Strikes

By Sandy Parks · On September 18, 2020

(Yachting World) – While lightning strikes are rare for hitting boats, they are on the increase and appear to strike multihulls more frequently than monohulls due in part to the increased surface area. Other than avoiding sailing in areas with lightning there are some measures you can take such as grounding plates and surge protectors.  Read More

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