Allen Boat Co.

Allen Boat Company, founded in 1961 by Thomas G. Allen III in Buffalo, New York, USA, is a specialized American manufacturer renowned for producing high-quality fiberglass one-design racing sailboats, particularly the International Lightning, as well as the Highlander and Jet 14 classes. Operating from a historic brick warehouse at 370 Babcock St., Buffalo, NY, the company emphasizes precision craftsmanship, performance upgrades, and restoration services for competitive sailing fleets. With thousands of boats built, primarily Lightnings, Allen Boat Co. is a leader in the Lightning class, known for crafting the “fastest in the world.”