JB,
 
Yes, what you experienced is static electricity. It wasn't caused by the  
storms, but it is a natural phenomenon that has been discussed previously on  
this forum many years ago. Your boat is basically a "plastic" boat. You have  
plastic sails and metal thrown in for good measure. The sails are the most  
likely culprit and the fiberglass and the rest of the boat are the storage  
battery. The shock is even more noticeable when bare skin is involved, like a  bare 
belly hanging over a rail. That will really get your attention, even when  
drunk.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 11/10/2008 10:57:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
j.bulfer at jbtek.com writes:


Went  sailing yesterday in somewhat stormy weather. Had a great day. When we
got  back to the dock, when you touch the boat, you would get shocked.  I
unhooked the battery & still got shocked. Was it static electricity  from the
storm?
Jb

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