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Lightning Sailboat Parts & Equipment
Lightning Sailboat Parts & Equipment
Class Description
The Lightning, a 19-foot trailerable centerboard sloop, designed by Sparkman & Stephens as an affordable family day sailor and racing boat. She has evolved into one of the most popular and competitive one-design racing classes in the world. The Lightning's rig is simple, but offers sophisticated sail shape controls. The hull features a unique hard chine design that combines the stability that provides sail-carrying power, with flat bottom sections that promote planing. There's room in the cockpit for two couples or a family to daysail. The Lightning is easy to launch and light enough to trailer with ease. In the event of a capsize, she can be righted and sailed dry by her crew. Get "The Best of Both Worlds.
Class Specs
| Criteria | Imperial | Metric |
| Beam (ft/m) | 6.5 | 2 |
| LOA (ft/m) | 19 | 5.8 |
| Main & Jib Sail Area (ft2/m2) | 177 | 16.4 |
| Spinnaker (ft2/m2) | 300 | 28 |
| Displacement (lbs/kg) | 700 | 318 |