Lagoon 450 Mast Earth

[Miss Daisy]

Hi all, wondering if anyone has successfully attached a grounding cable to their mast on a Lagoon 450 or similar model? Would like to know what route you took and what gauge cable you used. Also, any other lightning/static attenuation strategies that can be employed?
Thanks!

[Bean Counter]

The Lagoon 450 has an earth wire attached to the starboard shrouds chain plate.

[Miss Daisy]

That's great info. Thanks Bean Counter!

[BigBeakie]

For meaningful information on protection re lightning, see www.marinelightning.com

The chainplate is not near the sea surface, so no help for lightning mitigation.


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[Bean Counter]

Originally Posted by BigBeakie

For meaningful information on protection re lightning, see www.marinelightning.com

The chainplate is not near the sea surface, so no help for lightning mitigation.


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The OP wanted to know how the mast is earthed. It is earthed via the stays & chain plate to a green/yellow wire that goes to a bronze plate under the hull

[BigBeakie]

The OP seemed to be asking the question relating to lightning protection, no?


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[Miss Daisy]

Yes, I was asking how the mast was earthed. BC's info is spot on, thanks. Will also have a look at the link you posted BB.