Lightning Precautions - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

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:
1. Check all electrical components, including compasses to determine if damage or a change in
2. calibration has occurred.
3. 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:
1. All occupants shall remain inside the boat.
2. Occupants shall not enter the water. Arms and legs shall not dangle in the water.
3. Occupants shall refrain from making contact with components in such a way as to become an
electrical bridge between such items.
4. 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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