R22 Discussion Group

John,
The topic of grounding goes back to the often discussed topic on grounding  
for lightning protection. Grounding for removal of static electricity would be  
easy, but then you are setting yourself up for corrosion problems if other  
voltage found it's way to your grounding system. Much research has been done  
concerning sail boats and lightning by a lot of very smart and knowledgeable  
people, but for a deck stepped mast, most of us agreed that grounding a Rhodes  
22 would simply make us more of a target.....at least for fresh water 
sailors.  Salt water adds another dimension to the problem and most agreed it is a  
personal decision. To date, there have been no reports of R22's taking a direct 
 hit from lightning.
For me, when ever there is even a slight chance of lightning, I find a  
secluded cove, drop anchor, hunker down and listen to loud music and drink  massive 
quantities of rum until the bright flashing lights and loud sounds go  away.

Rummy

In a message dated 11/10/2008 11:57:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jsbudda at verizon.net writes:

Rummy,

Was there a consensus reached about electrical  grounding on a sailboat? I've
given the matter some thought and could make  an argument either way but
would appreciate any input from more experienced  people such as yourself.

Thank you
John  Shulick

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