Lightning

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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 12%

Model	Lightning
Length	19 ft (0%)	the closest to 17.33 ft
Beam	6.50 ft (24%)	the closest to 6.25 ft
Draft	0.42 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 52%

Sail area / displ.	34.96 (43%)	the closest to 33.10
Ballast / displ.	18.57 %
Displ. / length	88.11
Comfort ratio	5.46 (60%)	the closest to 5.27
Capsize	2.93

Hull 20%

Hull type	Centerboard Dinghy
Construction	Wood or fiberglass
Waterline length	15.25 ft (20%)	the closest to 16.25 ft
Maximum draft	4.95 ft
Displacement	700 lbs
Ballast	130 lbs
Hull speed	5.23 knots

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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