lightning 368

am ex laser sailor and sail at very small inland club. we sail mostly pursuit races and i am looking for a singlehander that will go well to its yardstick in light winds.

am thinking of a lightning 368. would like peoples views on the boat and what its like to sail.

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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 Topic: lightning 368 Posted: 25 Mar 09 at 2:41pm
	am ex laser sailor and sail at very small inland club. we sail mostly pursuit races and i am looking for a singlehander that will go well to its yardstick in light winds. am thinking of a lightning 368. would like peoples views on the boat and what its like to sail. Edited by ex laser

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: 25 Mar 09 at 3:19pm
	or any other boat that might fit the bill, ie british moth, streaker etc Edited by ex laser

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Mar 09 at 5:01pm
	Or a Comet, or Phantom. Not come across the lightning 368 much. A Comet is a real rocket ship when it is drifiting conditions, the British Moth is too but takes a bit more work to keep it going. I have also found that an 8.1 goes very well in light and shifty winds. I manage to keep up with the Phantoms and many other faster boats. To get recommendations we really need to know a bit more about where you sail and how heavy you are.
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Moth 757 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moth 757 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Mar 09 at 5:18pm
	I think it depends a lot on your height, weight and the puddle. I've never sailed a Phantom, but have raced both the Comet and Lightning on occasions instead of my own British Moth. The Lightning is great on open water and appears to perform well to its handicap without needing a gorilla at the helm. However, in light conditions it tends to stick. On sheltered waters you need a lot of luck to have any success. The Comet - personally I hate it! Although if you're light and less than five and a half feet, it would probably be a better choice for you than the British Moth. If you're between 5'5" and 6' and around 10.5 to 11.5 stone, get British Moth. In sheltered conditions it's nigh on unbeatable (in the right hands). I'd have to agree, it's not a boat many people can jump in and master. Its stubby little hull with the insanely tall rig make for some eccentric behaviour, but if your puddle's surrounded by trees and vegetation, the comets, lightnings and lasers will be forever admiring our transom! I'd recommend you make contact with some Moth sailors near to where you are and see if you can blag a go. Check out our association website www.britishmoth.co.uk for contacts. And if you're a bigger chap, take a look at the Supanova. Works better in sheltered conditions than either the Lightning or the Phantom.

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 25 Mar 09 at 6:34pm
	Don't forget the Streaker! Can't say I really know anything about the lightening. Streaker does well for its handicap I think......I hope

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: 25 Mar 09 at 9:52pm
	The Lightning appeared to go OK when racing against them at Bristol Avon on the river, but I'd have to agree that for the really sheltered stuff the British Moth is great. I've also owned a Comet, which looses out to the Moth due to its lack of sail high up, but does have a great light wind hull shape. The Streaker seems to be a good allrounder, with maybe not enough sail to take on the Moth in the really fluky stuff, but with a greater range of conditions to do well in. All good alternatives to the Laser for sheltered waters - try them all and go with the one that you enjoy sailing most.
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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: 26 Mar 09 at 2:35am
	thanks for views posted so far. i am 5 foot 9 and 11 stone. i sail at M.W.Y.C in leamington spa. the puddle is very small but quite open. i hate comets, like supernovas but am to light. know something about british moths as my wife has just got one. would like something with out stays, thats why i fancy a lightning any more views on the lightning would be really useful Edited by ex laser

Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Mar 09 at 6:37am
	Get yourself an OK, Great boat! Doesnt perform to badly on handicap, dirt cheap and great fun.

Adam MR 1137 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 10 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adam MR 1137 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Mar 09 at 8:45am
	An OK is a great choice. At your weight you will need a bendy rig so you can depower easily. It performs well to its handicap, so no problems there. I always do quite well in the light stuff, as I am sitting comfortably and the laser sailors are cuddling their dagger boards! !
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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: 28 Mar 09 at 2:02am
	hi all am still after more views on lightning 368 and what its like to sail.