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17-09-2016, 07:22

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Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

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Posted By reed1v

Re: Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

The faraday cage must be constructed to the current expected. Chicken wire would instantly melt if hit by a direct leader. The lightning still must return to earth(its a two way street after all)....

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16-09-2016, 04:40

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Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

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Posted By reed1v

Re: Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

Direct path for lightning to take, not that it will, but may help. We used big alligator clips fused to thick 10' copper wire that was also attached to a big block of zinc. Clip onto shroud just...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-09-2016, 11:34

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Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

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Posted By reed1v

Re: Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

Yup, carbon fiber basically fries when hit by lightning, same with a carbon fiber hull. Carbon fiber does not belong out on the open seas.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-09-2016, 11:22

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Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

Views: 9,561

Posted By reed1v

Re: Does lightning strike cause delamination on fiberglass hulls?

Yes that would be a reasonable assumption. Direct lighting strikes can pinhole a fiberglass hull easily. Being struck by a side flash probably will not. So depends on how you are struck. A full on...

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