Lightning
The Lightning is a 19.0ft fractional sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in wood or fiberglass by Clark Boat Company since 1938.
15550 units have been built.
The Lightning is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
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Main features
Model | Lightning | ||
Length | 19 ft | ||
Beam | 6.50 ft | ||
Draft | 0.42 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 34.96 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 18.57 % | ||
Displ. / length | 88.11 | ||
Comfort ratio | 5.46 | ||
Capsize | 2.93 |
Hull
Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
Construction | Wood or fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 15.25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.95 ft | ||
Displacement | 700 lbs | ||
Ballast | 130 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.23 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 172 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 69.10 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 120 sq.ft | ||
I | 20 ft | ||
J | 6.91 ft | ||
P | 24 ft | ||
E | 10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Clark Boat Company | ||
Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
First built | 1938 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 15550 |