Carbon fiber masts and lightning.

General Discussion
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There has been a lot of speculation of carbon fiber masts and lightning. There is an article in the latest Professional Boat Builder magazine about the study done by a professional surveyer of a carbon fiber mast that was struck by lightning. His survey indicated that the mast sustained very little damage and was still insureable for insurance. The mast was over a 100 ft long and quite expensive to replace. It made a very interesting story and provides some knowledge to carbon fiber masts.

Harv s/v Invicta II, F-25, #50 :laughing:

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Harv,

Interesting. Is this article available online somewhere?

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The article is in “Professional Boat Builder” that is digitally sent from “proboat@imirus.com”. I think that you can subscribe thru’ them. The magazine is very interesting for professional boat people. They send a digital PDF to the subscription recipients and they ask not to forward it.
Enjoy!!!

Harv, Invicta II, F-25, #50