[C38] Lightning/Fire

[Richard West]

Hi David,

I heard something and I don't know how true it is, but I thought I should
pass it along to you.  What I was told was that there are some types of fire
extinguishers that when discharged in a boat, will cause the electronics
to severely corrode and fail in a short while.  I was told that once these
extinguishers were used, all electronics in the area need to be replaced.
 Sorry for the incomplete and unverified information.

Good luck with the repairs - I hope all goes smoothly.

Rich, Legacy, #360, Los Angeles



2011/8/25 <david at dlrfilms.com>
>
> Fellows,
>>
>> Some of you may have read about the french maxi-tri IDEC flipping off Long
>> Island Sunday night/Monday morning.
>>
>> During the same storm INTEMPERANCE was struck by lightning, setting the
>> VHF on fire, which then set the electrical panel on fire and blackening
>> the interior.
>>
>> I discovered the fire mid-morning on Monday, exstinguish the embers, and
>> yesterday, under her own power, INTEMPERANCE made her way to the yard
>> where she's been hauled awaiting a marine surveyor from our insurance
>> company, clean-up, and repairs. I have hopes we'll be sailing Charters
>> again by early September. Amusingly IDEC was towed in and righted just a
>> short walk from where INTEMPERANCE was hauled.
>>
>> This is, of course, a set-back, but not a killing blow; either to our
>> business or to INTEMPERANCE. She is water-tight, her engine appears to be
>> undamaged, and more importantly, her sailing rig appears undamaged. The
>> starboard side chain plates will need a good look and the coach roof where
>> the traveler and winch are anchored. But I believe she will sail again.
>>
>> Best to all,
>> David
>>
>>
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