Hello All!



I just purchased a 17' SuperCat (Yay me!) and still have quite a bit to learn - perhaps someone can help me with this latest debacle:



Everyone I have talked to, who store their sailboats in the same area I do, never take their masts down - The boat ramp is just 30-50ft away, and they claim it is simply too much trouble to lower the mast every time they bring the boat in.



These boats sit on there on trailers most of the week. My question is: How likely is it that lightning will hit these boats (I live in FL - We get a LOT of storms in the summer)? Has anyone had it happen to them? What type of damage did your boat recieve (if any)? Is there a way to protect the boat (other than taking the mast down)?



Any advice/comments are appreciated!



Sid sends