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BroadHopper · 08-12-2011, 11:40 AM

If you are talking about the Lightning Class sailboats, yes, after WWII this class was the most popular on the lake. I participated with my Dad in many weekend Lightning races in the late 50's, early 60's from Saunders Bay out into the broads. It was a popular boat, affordable by the middle class.

08-12-2011, 11:40 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Lightning Class If you are talking about the Lightning Class sailboats, yes, after WWII this class was the most popular on the lake. I participated with my Dad in many weekend Lightning races in the late 50's, early 60's from Saunders Bay out into the broads. It was a popular boat, affordable by the middle class. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.