Originally Posted by sail445
Originally Posted by Christo
When big T-Storms come through in the BVI we turn all main power breakers off. Something I was taught when crewing on superyachts in another lifetime.

We also do this on our own yacht which has a lightning protection system...just in case.

...anyone know if this is nonsense or...a good call?


Turning off the breakers is helpful if you don’t get a direct hit.
Most times the lightening strikes close enough to cause a light stray current to enter your system where it will fry the radio or some lights and not effect anything else and that’s when turning off the breaker box helps


Thanks. So not just tin-hat stuff! We will continue to 'go dark' in that case!