I'm really not worried about theft - I keep the boat on an Air Force Base (Nowadays they are VERY particular about who comes in and what is going on around base).



Blowing over isn't really an issue either. Dry storage is constucted over an abandoned runway, so there are plenty of recessed cleats cemented into the concrete to tie the boat down to.



Bringing the mast up and putting it down takes less than 5 minutes. I think I am just going to take the mast down for the week, after I use it. If lightning hits one of the other boats in the area, I'll see what happens to it and go from there.



I don't like rigging more than anyone else, but most insurance policies have a deductable of ~$500 and run about $200 a year. If I have to replace a trampoline from a lightning hit, I'll still be in the red. I'll just throw that cash into savings - Just in case. ;-)



I appreciate everyone's help - It seems like taking the mast down is a prudent precaution to avoid electrical destruction.



Thanx!



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