Life on Songbird started with a big BANG. Lightening struck her mast on Saturday night, 6/14, and fried many of her electrical systems. We were having a drink, celebrating having moved from the condo with no glitches - a very smooth move. We were feeling all warm inside when, KABANG, lightening struck and we heard a deafening boom just above Pam’s head, ringing her ear and sending her drink flying across the main cabin. We are fine - there were no injuries, but Songbird needed electrical repair. We had the boat hauled out of the river to check for structural damage but none was found. What a lucky break!
Damages ranged from auto pilot to VHF radio and antenna – they were totally fried - wind anemometer, solar panel charge controller, and refrigeration. The inverter was crispy and some LCD indicators on the instrument panel were blown. Oddly, the masthead lights were un-phased.The insurance company has been extremely helpful and has assisted in getting us back on electrical course. Everything (except the anemometer) has been repaired or replaced and we should be on our way in about a week.
Until Later,
Flash & Sparky
Damages ranged from auto pilot to VHF radio and antenna – they were totally fried - wind anemometer, solar panel charge controller, and refrigeration. The inverter was crispy and some LCD indicators on the instrument panel were blown. Oddly, the masthead lights were un-phased.The insurance company has been extremely helpful and has assisted in getting us back on electrical course. Everything (except the anemometer) has been repaired or replaced and we should be on our way in about a week.
Until Later,
Flash & Sparky
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