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Lancer 25
Designer: W. Shad Turner  ·  Builder: Lancer Yacht Corp.  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Lancer 25

Built during the 1970s sailboat boom, this compact cruiser represents a solid entry point into coastal sailing and weekend cruising adventures. Despite limited documentation surviving from this era, the Lancer 25 appears to follow the design philosophies common to smaller production boats of its time, emphasizing practicality and affordability over racing performance. The boat's modest size makes it well-suited for day sailing and short coastal passages, while still offering basic overnight accommodations for a small crew. Like many boats from this period, it likely features a simple sloop rig that's manageable for couples or small families learning the fundamentals of sailing. The design would have prioritized ease of handling and forgiving sailing characteristics over cutting-edge performance. For prospective buyers, the Lancer 25 presents an opportunity to own a piece of sailing history at an accessible price point. While finding spare parts and detailed documentation may require some detective work, these boats often reward patient owners with years of reliable service. The design's simplicity can actually be an advantage for those who prefer straightforward systems and enjoy hands-on maintenance projects during the off-season.

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$4,750 – $4,750
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Median $4,750  ·  3 listings used (1 outlier excluded)
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$4,750 – $4,750 3
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  • Location affects price. Boats in landlocked states or areas with fewer buyers often sell for less than those on the coast.
  • Year of manufacture is not filtered. Older examples of this model will generally be priced lower than newer ones.
  • Included equipment varies widely. A boat with a full suite of electronics, dodger, and new standing rigging may command a large premium.
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.67 ft / 7.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.08 ft / 6.12 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 2.33 ft / 0.71 m
Displacement 3,400.00 lb / 1,542 kg
Ballast 1,200.00 lb / 544 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 248.00 ft² / 23.04 m²
Headroom 5.83 ft / 1.78 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer W. Shad Turner
Builder Lancer Yacht Corp.
First Built 1975
Last Built 1984
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
264
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
17.6
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
15.34
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.13
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.0
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 573.98
How It Compares

vs. Capri 25 Catalina, Ericson 25, Santana 525

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Dimensions
LOA
Lancer 25 ★
24.7 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
24.6 ft
Ericson 25
24.7 ft
Santana 525
24.6 ft
LWL
Lancer 25 ★
20.1 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
19.2 ft
Ericson 25
20.8 ft
Santana 525
18.5 ft
Beam
Lancer 25 ★
8.0 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
9.2 ft
Ericson 25
8.0 ft
Santana 525
9.3 ft
Displacement
Lancer 25 ★
3 lbs
Capri 25 Catalina
2 lbs
Ericson 25
5 lbs
Santana 525
2 lbs
Ballast
Lancer 25 ★
1 lbs
Capri 25 Catalina
900 lbs
Ericson 25
2 lbs
Santana 525
950 lbs
Sail Area
Lancer 25 ★
248 sq ft
Capri 25 Catalina
276 sq ft
Ericson 25
Santana 525
261 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Lancer 25 ★
264 s/nm
Capri 25 Catalina
174 s/nm
Ericson 25
222 s/nm
Santana 525
189 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Lancer 25 ★
17.6
Capri 25 Catalina
21.5
Ericson 25
Santana 525
23.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Lancer 25 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
30.5 %
Ericson 25
49.0 %
Santana 525
39.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Lancer 25 ★
15.3
Capri 25 Catalina
11.5
Ericson 25
Santana 525
9.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Lancer 25 ★
2.13
Capri 25 Catalina
2.56
Ericson 25
Santana 525
2.79
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Lancer 25 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
187
Ericson 25
251
Santana 525
169
Hull Speed
Lancer 25 ★
6.0 kts
Capri 25 Catalina
5.9 kts
Ericson 25
Santana 525
5.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Lancer 25 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
3.4
Ericson 25
Santana 525
3.9
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