[C38] Lightning/Fire

[Larry Malmberg]

I have to concur with Joe here, having had an electrical fire on Hassle in
the past you really don't know what has been damaged until you get into the
entire electrical system.  Either a very good surveyor or marine
electrician, perhaps both, to determine your needs.  Also keep in mind, any
repairs done need to be checked and re checked.  We found on the recent
Trans Pac race our engine panel did not have any drain at all and was not
sealed well, hence a ton of sea water in it which caused us ton's or
problems.  I'll do an article soon on this for the site along with our
experiences on Trans Pac 2011.






Best regards,

Larry Malmberg
Team Hassle
  

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Launie
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:05 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: Re: [C38] Lightning/Fire

David,
I have been a forensic examiner in insurance matters for over 34 years. 
These are just casual comments, not advice. I would immediately hire the
best marine surveyor I can find to look for hidden damage. Anything that got
hot or was near what got hot is suspect.I would not rely on the insurance
adjuster for any insurance company on the planet. I work both sides and am
currently working for CSAA in northern california and Nautilus in Anchorage.
Joe launie/Macavity


> 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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