On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:57:13 -0500, Harryk
wrote:

Apparently *all* the parts needed to complete the boat are available
from a handful of manufacturers and vendors. The class is still active.

Here's a video of some Lightnings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dod5s...eature=related

It's a pretty simple boat, actually, and easy enough for two to handle.
I'm just a *tad* over the hill for any sort of competition.

The fact that the class is active will help maintain the value of the
boat if you finish it to class specs. If you have a local sailing
foundation for disadvantaged children, you could also think about
letting them borrow it once in a while. We donated our kids old Blue
Jay to a sailing foundation in CT that is doing a good job, and they
were very appreciative.