Sparkman & Stephens “Mercury Class”

Mercury Class Specifications: LOA: 15′-0″ LWL: 13′-10″ Beam: 5′-5″ Draft Centerboard Model: 0′-6″ (board up) 3′-10″ (board down) Draft Fixed Keel Model: 3′-3″ Weight Centerboard Model: 470 lbs Weight Fixed Keel Model: 730 lbs Ballast (Fixed Keel Model): 300 lbs Sail Area: 119 sq ft The Mercury Class design was developed in 1939 as a …

Sparkman & Stephens “Lightning Class”

Lightning Class Specifications: Design Number: 265 LOA: 19′-0″ LWL: 16′-0″ Beam: 6′-6″ Draft: 4′-11″ Displacement: 700 lbs Sail Area: 177 sq ft The Lightning was designed in 1938. She’s a hard chined centerboarder capable of planing. From her humble beginnings the boat has evolved in to a fairly technical racing boat. Over 15,000 boats have …