And that is why so many cruisers recommend putting a spare VHF/GPS or
whatever in the oven.....
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 9:38 AM
Subject: Stus-List Electronics GPS
One thing to bear in mind when choosing navigation instruments. If you get
hit by lightning, every electronic gadget you have on board will be fried
even if it is not plugged into anything. Thus you will want old fashion
alternatives including a sextant if you are offshore. One way to save a
hand held GPS would be to put it in a screened cage, known as a Faraday
cage, to protect it from the electric field which results from a lightning
strike.
Incidentally, this info is courtesy of Andy & Liza Copeland cruisers and
authors.
Ben Sutton
BC
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