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A lightning strike hits a sailboat at anchor during a thunderstorm, causing widespread electrical damage and smoke in the bilge.3:23 The strike destroys masthead equipment, including the VHF antenna and anemometer, and fries the MPPT solar charge controller and battery monitor display.7:30 The surge travels through the keel, causing a noticeable vibration throughout the hull.5:39 While the fridge, freezer, and autopilot remain operational, several LED lights and the compass lighting fail.13:14 The crew confirms the batteries are holding a stable voltage of 13.2V and the bilge pump is functional, though they observe smoke originating from under the floorboards.6:51 This incident marks the second consecutive year the vessel has sustained lightning-related damage to its VHF antenna and radio equipment.15:10 The crew concludes that lightning protection systems and masthead electronics are highly vulnerable during frequent Florida thunderstorms.

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