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Lancer 30 2

Designer: C & C  ·  Builder: Lancer Yacht Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Lancer 30 2

Built from 1977 to 1982 by Lancer Yacht Corp., this 29.5-foot sailboat represents solid American craftsmanship designed by the renowned Canadian firm C & C Design. The Lancer 30 2 combines performance-oriented features with practical cruising capabilities, making it an appealing choice for coastal sailors seeking both speed and comfort. Her fin keel and spade rudder configuration, paired with a masthead sloop rig, delivers responsive handling and good upwind performance. The boat's moderate displacement of 7,000 pounds strikes a nice balance between sailing performance and interior volume, while the substantial 3,000-pound ballast provides excellent stability. With 360 square feet of sail area driving her 22.5-foot waterline, she offers spirited sailing without being overpowering for a small crew. The comfort ratio of 20.95 indicates a boat that leans toward performance while still providing reasonable accommodations for weekend cruising or coastal passages. Her capsize screening formula of 2.06 suggests good stability characteristics suitable for near-shore and coastal sailing. This Lancer represents an attractive option for sailors wanting a well-built boat with proven pedigree from C & C's golden era of design.

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$2,500 – $5,500
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.50 ft / 6.86 m
Beam 9.83 ft / 3.00 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 360.00 ft² / 33.45 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C & C
Builder Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA)
First Built 1977
Last Built 1982
Related Sailboats Lancer 30 3 · Lancer 30 5 · Cc 29 · Us 29 · Seidelmann 295
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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
 192
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
 15.79
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 42.86
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 274.35
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
 20.95
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
 2.06
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. 6.36 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.85
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. 790.28 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.79
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
SA Fore 210.00 ft² / 19.51 m²
SA Main 150.00 ft² / 13.94 m²
SA Total (100%) 360.00 ft² / 33.45 m²
Est. Forestay Length 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
How It Compares

vs. Cc 29, Lancer 30 3, Lancer 30 5, Seidelmann 295, Us 29

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Lancer 30 2 ★
29.5 ft
Cc 29
29.6 ft
Lancer 30 3
29.5 ft
Lancer 30 5
29.5 ft
Seidelmann 295
29.4 ft
Us 29
29.5 ft
LWL
Lancer 30 2 ★
22.5 ft
Cc 29
23.6 ft
Lancer 30 3
24.0 ft
Lancer 30 5
24.0 ft
Seidelmann 295
24.4 ft
Us 29
22.4 ft
Beam
Lancer 30 2 ★
9.8 ft
Cc 29
10.3 ft
Lancer 30 3
10.0 ft
Lancer 30 5
10.0 ft
Seidelmann 295
10.2 ft
Us 29
10.3 ft
Displacement
Lancer 30 2 ★
7 lbs
Cc 29
7 lbs
Lancer 30 3
8 lbs
Lancer 30 5
8 lbs
Seidelmann 295
7 lbs
Us 29
7 lbs
Ballast
Lancer 30 2 ★
3 lbs
Cc 29
2 lbs
Lancer 30 3
3 lbs
Lancer 30 5
3 lbs
Seidelmann 295
3 lbs
Us 29
2 lbs
Sail Area
Lancer 30 2 ★
360 sq ft
Cc 29
422 sq ft
Lancer 30 3
368 sq ft
Lancer 30 5
414 sq ft
Seidelmann 295
408 sq ft
Us 29
395 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Lancer 30 2 ★
192 s/nm
Cc 29
—
Lancer 30 3
—
Lancer 30 5
—
Seidelmann 295
183 s/nm
Us 29
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Lancer 30 2 ★
15.8
Cc 29
17.7
Lancer 30 3
14.5
Lancer 30 5
16.3
Seidelmann 295
17.6
Us 29
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Lancer 30 2 ★
42.9 %
Cc 29
36.0 %
Lancer 30 3
36.6 %
Lancer 30 5
—
Seidelmann 295
44.4 %
Us 29
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Lancer 30 2 ★
21.0
Cc 29
20.4
Lancer 30 3
23.0
Lancer 30 5
23.0
Seidelmann 295
19.6
Us 29
19.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Lancer 30 2 ★
2.06
Cc 29
2.11
Lancer 30 3
1.99
Lancer 30 5
1.99
Seidelmann 295
2.11
Us 29
2.15
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Lancer 30 2 ★
274
Cc 29
255
Lancer 30 3
264
Lancer 30 5
—
Seidelmann 295
220
Us 29
—
Hull Speed
Lancer 30 2 ★
6.4 kts
Cc 29
6.5 kts
Lancer 30 3
6.6 kts
Lancer 30 5
6.6 kts
Seidelmann 295
6.6 kts
Us 29
6.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Lancer 30 2 ★
1.9
Cc 29
2.2
Lancer 30 3
1.8
Lancer 30 5
2.0
Seidelmann 295
2.5
Us 29
2.0
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