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Re: Identifying the Diff. between 35 Ligtning & EX

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Originally Posted by runafever

The Executioner has had 3 names over the years. It was called a lightning, then a classic deck when the twin step 35 was introduced, and then the executioner in 03. Here is the timeline anyone correct me if you need to. 35 lightning (89to 1999) Lightining from 2000 to present. Two 35s to choose from in 2000- the new twin step hull took the lightning name while renaming the old lightning a classic deck. This took place until 2003 when Fountain renamed the classic to the executioner. The Lightning is a twin step hull with a full windshield(glass not plexi) and a raised deck. Hope this helps.

Very good - seems like there are a lot of confused people out there and your commentary is just perfect with only one miner error - the lightening(2000-present) have plexi windshields - not glass and are full framed

Re: Identifying the Diff. between 35 Ligtning & EX

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Originally Posted by Downtown42

The Lightning is 5 faster. :rolleyes: I didn't know the sunpad raises backwards?? :eek:
What does naca mean?? :drink:

Downtown42,
Thanks for listing that chart, it looks like my boat is a Lightning Classic, if I am reading the chart correctly. It has a single step hull, Venturi windshield, and external intake grilles. Not the NACA intakes.

NACA intakes are a NASA design that packs in a maximum amount of air with a minimum amount of drag. Commonly used on air planes, and race cars and race boats.
David

Re: Identifying the Diff. between 35 Ligtning & EX