I NEED A NAME TO GO SAILING

[Art Angst]

Hello, I was given a nice sailboat and need a set of Sails and Misc parts, but I don’t know what type of boat it is. It measures 19’, no cabin (just an area up front to store gear), made by Siddons & Sindle Inc, NJ, has the number ‘9457’ inscribed in it and has a wooden mast. The seating arrangement is all teak. The trailer it is on was made in the early/mid 60's.Can you help me discover the make & model or point me in the right direction?Thank you,Art Angstahangst@hotmail.com

 

[Robert Polk]

Its a Lightning

Based on the number, length and manufacturer, its a Lightning. See http://www.lightningclass.com/Used parts will be easy to find. Its a great boat for racing and day sailing and learning to sail. Most are raced and racers buy new sails almost everty year.

 

[Steve O.]

also...

Harry Sindle at Cardinal Yachts in Glouchester, VA builds Buccaneer 18s (my first boat) perhaps he can shed some light on this mystery. (See link below)

 

[Doug T.]

Lightning

The inscribed number is the hull number. Lightnings are still being built and I think they are up into the high 14,000s by now.There are a zillion ways to upgrade the old Lightnings to improve performance for racing. The lightningclass.org site is a good place to start.A new oval-section aluminum mast would be a good place to start if you have the cash to spare.You might also check out the centerboard and make sure it's still in good condition. If you need a new one, go with stainless steel.The best place to buy Lightning sails is North Sails. Quantum and Doyle (and others) also have them, but North has the best go-fast sails.I crew on Lightnings with Fleet 50 at the Washington Sailing Marina. I wish someone would give me a Lightning!!