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LIGHTNING GROUND
The spars and standing rigging on all Cal Yachts are grounded, in compliance with the
American Boat and Yacht Council Project E-4, to attempt to minimize damage resulting from
lightning and to provide a measure of safety for personnel . Each chainplate, the mast step,
and all thru-hulls are attached by means of a #8 AWG solid copper wire to the engine and/or
strut . In the event lightning strikes the spar, the system is designed to carry the charge by the
wire to ground .
1) WARNING: IN AN ELECTRICAL STORM, DO NOT TOUCH THE MAST, BOOM, OR ANY STAND-
ING RIGGING . THESE ARE ALL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, WHICH WILL CARRY HIGH VOLTAGE
AND CAUSE SEVERE SHOCK, INJURY, OR DEATH . IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL STORM, THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED:
2) As much as possible, stay below with the hatches closed .
3) Avoid contact with any items making contact with the electrical system and w i t h any other
metallic parts of the boat .
4) Stay out of the water .
If the boat is struck by lightning, compasses and electrical equipment should be checked to
determine that no damage or change in calibration has occurred .
NOTE: WHILE THE GROUNDING SYSTEM SPECIFIED IN THE AMERICAN BOAT AND YACHT
COUNCIL PROJECT E-4 IS THE MOST WIDELY USED LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
KNOWN TO US, WE URGE YOU TO AVOID EXPOSING YOURSELF TO LIGHTNING, SINCE
NO SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION TO BOAT OR OCCUPANTS IN ALL
CIRCUMSTANCES .