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Lancer 30 4
Designer: C&C Design  ·  Builder: Lancer Yacht Corp.  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Lancer 30 4

Designed by the renowned C&C Design team and built by Lancer Yacht Corp. from 1978 to 1985, this 29-foot sailboat represents solid Canadian design philosophy from the late 1970s cruising boom. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling characteristics that make her well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. With 8,200 pounds of displacement and 3,000 pounds of ballast, the Lancer 30 4 strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance. Her masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance requirements. The moderate beam of 10 feet creates comfortable interior volume without sacrificing sailing ability. The boat's design reflects the era's emphasis on practical cruising sailboats that could handle a variety of conditions without requiring expert seamanship. Her hull speed of 6.56 knots and overall proportions suggest she'll be most at home in coastal waters, offering pleasant sailing characteristics for couples or small families. The C&C pedigree brings credibility to the design, as the firm was known for creating boats that sailed well while remaining accessible to recreational sailors seeking reliable performance on the water.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.20 ft / 8.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 5.18 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 8,200.00 lb / 3,719 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C Design
Builder Lancer Yacht Corp.
First Built 1978
Last Built 1985
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Performance Ratios
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
 36.59
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
 264.81
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
 23.09
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
 1.99
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. 6.56 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
 1.81
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. 857.55 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. 14.59
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.83 ft / 3.91 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
SA Fore 224.53 ft² / 20.86 m²
SA Main 145.00 ft² / 13.47 m²
SA Total (100%) 369.53 ft² / 34.33 m²
Est. Forestay Length 37.28 ft / 11.36 m
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