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Old 02-02-2022, 18:28   #1
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Plate next to keel of beneteau 42
I just hauled out my benny 42. It has a lighting rod on the mast and i was wondering if this plate is where it sends the energy to dissipate. Any opinion is welcome. Thanks. Click image for larger version Name: IMG_2666.jpg Views: 136 Size: 443.3 KB ID: 252300
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I just hauled out my benny 42. It has a lighting rod on the mast and i was wondering if this plate is where it sends the energy to dissipate. Any opinion is welcome. Thanks. Attachment 252300


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Re: Plate next to keel of beneteau 42
Could be. Look inside the bilge, to see if large cables run from the base of the mast [#4AWG, or 25mm2 min.], and engine [#6 AWG min.], to a stud/bolt at the plate’s location. If so, it’s a lightning ground plate.



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Thanks for the info. It ended up being a keel cooler plate for a fridge compressor.
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