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19 ft Lightning Sailboat - $2,500 (madison)
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This Lightning has been a fantastic boat. If you’re into racing, it’s incredibly tunable and fast. On the flip side, it’s also a very comfortable recreational daysailer. It typically takes at least two people to sail, but it can handle four crew members comfortably—and even more in light wind. Own a legend!
The Lightning was kept on a mooring in University Bay during the summer so she is in need of a good bottom hull scrubbing. Last time anti-fouling paint was applied was approximately 10 years ago.
A 1970 19-foot Lightning from Allen Boat Company is built to the standard International Lightning Class design, so its specs match the class rules rather than the specific builder or year.
Hull and rig
• Designer: Sparkman & Stephens.
• Length overall (LOA): 19.0 ft (about 5.8 m).
• Length at waterline (LWL): about 15.25 ft.
• Beam: 6.5–6.6 ft (about 2.0 m).
• fiberglass hull with wood trim.
Keel, weight, and draft
• Centerboard: pivoting board, ~130 lb ballast.
• Displacement: about 700 lb (bare hull).
• Draft board up: about 5 in (0.42 ft / 0.13 m).
• Draft board down: about 4 ft 11 in (4.95 ft / 1.5 m).
Rig dimensions and sail
• Rig type: fractional sloop, single spreader mast.
• Mast height above deck: roughly 26 ft.
• 2 North mainsails, sailed hard but serviceable for recreational sailing
• 2 North jibs, fair condition
• 2 spinnakers and 2 spinnaker poles, excellent condition
• All Harken hardware
Misc. Accessories
• Mast trailering and storage bag
• Trailer and mooring covers
• Rudder storage bag
• Docking buoys, Metal anchor
• Roll-up swim ladder
• Handful of life jackets
Trailer takes a 1 7/8” ball