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Old 19-05-2010, 21:28   #1
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Dangers of Lightning Strikes
I have often wondered what happens when a boat's mast is struck by lightning.

I would assume this is rather unavoidable, and more a matter of when then if.

Is this a serious risk or does it simply travel through the boat to the water safely?

Is equipment damaged?

Are masts equipped with some sort of lightning rod?
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