FF-
I too have been skunked since the purchase of my new boat. I recently had 4 on and lost all 4. Those are the only steelhead I have even had hooked since October. I was told the same thing about electrical issues so I tried a race car part. I installed a master disconnect (moroso...$16.00 shucks) on the positive battery lead and it made no difference. The unit effectively disconnects the battery completely so unless there is some sort of galvanic charge being generated by the combination of metals in my craft the possibility of electrical charge is absolutely ZERO. I have considered removing the zinc anodes from the pump and the kicker as their only purpose is to generate galvanic corrosion of the anode in the saltwater but I would not suggest this tactic for a salt fisherman like yourself. I think you and I suffer from the same problem (in this case at least) in that we don't have the right bait, presentation and position at the right time. The 4 hooks and losses all happened on the same day for me and I expect more soon but I won't be using my battery disconnect switch. Since I placed my fathers ashes into a river with his favorite fish (steelhead) I blame him for keeping the fish away from me. I guess he doesn't think I have paid my dues yet.
regards,
Lance