Doug,

You are right about the rig on a lightning but I remember sailing on one
that was made into an overnighter ( for not having a better name) It had
a shelter cabin built into it and the rig was simplified by the addition
of a boomkin. It was a strange looking vessel but it was a hell of a
boat. It was a hell of a sailer also and when the weather would start
to press it he would partially rise the centerboard and accept some
leeway to keep her hull under control

Her skipper had the boat that he wanted. It was an old wooden model that
he got dirt cheap. He taped the seams and it was dry and although he
never officially raced it, it was still damn fast. He could anchor out
but his favorite way to overnight was to nose it up to the beach, set
the boom tent and enjoy the access of the land.

OT