new wiring- grounding plate

[osprey]

I'm re-wiring my 23cc and am wondering about a grounding plate or strap as I have heard it called. I can not find one anywhere in the bilge. Just wondering if boats this size should have one. I'm in S.W. Florida and the summer storms get crazy down here. Just replaced my fuel filler hose and there was a wire for grounding the filler going to nowhere. I guess I'll run a new wire and connect it to the sender. Just wonder what eveyone else has done for lightning protection. I also need to put a new vhf anteana up, not sure if I should get regular or extra-crispy