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Lancer 30 5
Designer: C&C  ·  Builder: Lancer  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Lancer 30 5

With limited documentation available, the Lancer 30 5 represents an intriguing piece of sailing history that requires careful research from prospective buyers. This 30-foot sailboat appears to be part of the broader Lancer sailboat family, though detailed specifications and production records remain scarce in readily accessible sources. Based on typical characteristics of boats from this era and size range, the Lancer 30 5 would likely have been designed as a coastal cruiser suitable for weekend sailing and short-term cruising adventures. Most boats of this length from established manufacturers were built with moderate displacement hulls that balance sailing performance with interior comfort for small crews. The scarcity of available information suggests this may have been a limited production model or potentially an earlier variant that predates comprehensive marine industry record-keeping. For sailors considering this boat, thorough inspection becomes even more critical given the limited specification data. Potential owners should pay particular attention to the structural integrity, rigging condition, and mechanical systems. Despite the documentation challenges, boats from the Lancer line generally maintained reasonable build quality standards, making individual examples potentially worthwhile investments for sailors willing to conduct comprehensive due diligence during the purchasing process.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 5.20 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 8,200.00 lb / 3,719 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 414.00 ft² / 38.46 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C
Builder Lancer
First Built 1980
Last Built 1985
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Performance Ratios
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
16.34
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
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
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
1.98
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 35.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.0
SA Fore 183.6
SA Main 230.75
How It Compares

vs. Cc 29, Lancer 30 2, Seidelmann 295

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