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   I also have an ali mast. It seems to fit the sail, so I guess doesn't need changing. Do you want to change for speed, or becuase the Ali mast is dead? If speed, are the modern masts actually faster?

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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Topic: lightning 368 Posted: 05 Aug 09 at 6:25pm
	I also have an ali mast. It seems to fit the sail, so I guess doesn't need changing. Do you want to change for speed, or becuase the Ali mast is dead? If speed, are the modern masts actually faster?
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ex laser Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725	Post Options Post Reply Quote ex laser Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 09 at 2:31am
	am thinking of getting a new laminate sail, so was just wondering if i would be better of with a newer type of mast. plus i wanted a carbon mast to start with, when i was looking for a lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited by ex laser

fleaberto Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 12 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Post Options Post Reply Quote fleaberto Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 09 at 11:31am
	As a new composite mast is touching £500.....i'd either speak to Claridges to see if he could just offer a top section - though it may well depend on the mast you currently have - or stick with what you have. I have access to 2 Lightnings now, one with the old one piece Needlespar rig & one with the carbon top rig. The new sail is the same on both rigs but, i guess, the carbon top twists off a bit more?
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ex laser Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725	Post Options Post Reply Quote ex laser Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 09 at 9:39pm
	am going to stay with my ali mast. still wondering about a new sail. laminate or not ?

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 09 at 11:11am
	What was the breakdown of Mylar V's Dacron at the Nationals? That should give you some idea of which to go for?
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ex laser Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725	Post Options Post Reply Quote ex laser Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 09 at 2:02pm
	i think most of the sailers at the pointy end of the fleet used mylar i know they are better because they keep their shape, but because of this the sail is more dificult to ' read' when the wind changes. a friend of mine has a laminate lightning sail on order, so i am going wait a while before i decide, and see how he goes with it.. Edited by ex laser

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 09 at 2:46pm
	I'd certainly agree about reading Mylar sails. If you are sailing on a light and shifty patch of water, such as a river or small pond, go for Dacron. I'll await your views with interest, as come winter, I might be looking too.
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Bryce2001 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bryce2001 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 09 at 3:58pm
	Hi. I am an ex Streaker sailor looking for a very good Lightning 368. I know that old ones are still good ones so age is unimportant but condition is. I live in Leicestershire and would be prepared to travel and I have a good budget for a Lightning. Does anyone of any very good boats that are available either nationally or their local club? - i've exhausted the usual outlets such as apolloduck, boats and outboards, dinghyshop, dinghy magazine and y&y! Also are there any particular weaknesses to look out for when I buy or sail one? Thanks

LN172 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote LN172 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 09 at 8:56pm
	You could try talking to John Claridge, he did tell me he was thinking about buying some of the second hand Lightning's around and re-fitting them. You might also try asking the question on the other Lightning forum at:- http://www.voy.com/220832/ Good Luck LN172

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Sep 09 at 7:53pm
	Well, Haversham SC near Milton Keynes may not be big, and we may have not had any wind, but they got 3 races in, and more to the point, breakfast, cooked lunch and tea, all in the modest entry fee! Thanks Haversham for a really good day out. And it turns out that Lightning sailors are a lovely bunch of people, too!
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