Folks,
What is the collected wisdom on bonding systems for wooden boats? I've heard much contradictory advice, but it's leaning about 60/40 toward NOT bonding, due to the galvanic damage it can cause to wood if any stray voltage gets into the bonding system.
I just replaced/upgraded my galvanic isolator on the shorepower system, but I'm considering stripping out the bonding system on my 45-year old wooden trawler. During a recent haulout, I did see some evidence of wood damage around through hulls.
Thanks!
What is the collected wisdom on bonding systems for wooden boats? I've heard much contradictory advice, but it's leaning about 60/40 toward NOT bonding, due to the galvanic damage it can cause to wood if any stray voltage gets into the bonding system.
I just replaced/upgraded my galvanic isolator on the shorepower system, but I'm considering stripping out the bonding system on my 45-year old wooden trawler. During a recent haulout, I did see some evidence of wood damage around through hulls.
Thanks!