Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft

Safety and Operations
Lightning Precautions
A vessel at sea may be susceptible to lightning strikes. If the vessel is struck by lightning check for injuries
and apply any first aid as may be required. Also:
• Check all electrical components, including compasses to determine if damage or a change in calibration has
occurred.
• Check the vessel for physical damage, system integrity, and continuity to ground.
If caught in a lightning storm, the minimum precautions that shall be applied are:
• All occupants shall remain inside the boat.
• Occupants shall not enter the water. Arms and legs shall not dangle in the water.
• Occupants shall refrain from making contact with components in such a way as to become an electrical bridge
between such items.
• Avoid contact with any metal components that could conduct electrical current.
It is the owner/operator’s responsibility to become familiar with the dangers of lightning and learn all the
precautions necessary to protect the crew, passengers, and vessel in the event of a lightning storm.
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