Richard
I've run on battery power during a thunderstorm. Had a squall line approaching and dropped all sail to avoid any damage from the wind gusts. Fired up the electric propulsion set a course that was comfortable for the wave conditions and hunkered down below until the storm passed. Another advantage of electric propulsion is the quietness allows you to hear when the storm (lightning strikes) are moving away from you. It also allows you to move away from the storm faster than just sitting there. I don't feel EP operation makes you more of a target. Getting away from the storm faster is the safer option. I would not hesitate to do it again if the weather turns bad.
Capt. Mike
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From: R&M Mair <fullkeel2000@yahoo.ca>
To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 2, 2013 7:31 AM
Subject: [Electric Boats] Thunderstorms
We got caught in a thunderstorm on a trip. There was no wind but I did not want to run the motor even though we had battery power. What do people think about running electric motors in these conditions. Would you be more of a target
Richard
Richard
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