Building boat. Although it has a high aspect,bulbed fin keel the keel is fully encapsulated in glass. Going to spent summers in New England ( low strike area) and USVI area winters (high strike area). Don't care about electronics so much ( insurance, boat already set up to ABYC rules to decrease side flashes) but do care about sinking. So far interested in Ewan's system form Marine Lightning but too many holes in the boat, major expense, and some fittings are marelon which I don't trust. Other is a grounding plate from Ward's in Florida. Everything solid bronze. Both give the "adequate" area by ABYC but Ewan's has more "edge" being a long (12') strip. Builder is putting heavy wire from shrouds/chainplates and mast to central point during construction.
? Any body have experince with either system or suggestion for another vendor.
? Has anybody had issues with electrolysis. Tying aluminum ( mast), stainless ( riggging )and bronze/copper ( grounding) together. Told can't zinc system as grounding plate/ strip must be left bare or will foul if zinc'd system.
?anybody use a knife switch or other device to leave grounding plate disconnected except when in "at risk" situation.
Any help or thoughts greatly appreciated.
thanks
? Any body have experince with either system or suggestion for another vendor.
? Has anybody had issues with electrolysis. Tying aluminum ( mast), stainless ( riggging )and bronze/copper ( grounding) together. Told can't zinc system as grounding plate/ strip must be left bare or will foul if zinc'd system.
?anybody use a knife switch or other device to leave grounding plate disconnected except when in "at risk" situation.
Any help or thoughts greatly appreciated.
thanks