Lancer 28-T Mk IV
Description
The Lancer 28-T Mk IV appears to refer to an early or transitional variant within the Lancer 28 series (sometimes denoted with "T" possibly indicating trailerable emphasis or a specific sub-model notation in listings/owner discussions, though not universally standardized). The core Lancer 28 line, designed by W. Shad Turner and built by Lancer Yacht Corp. from 1977 to 1985, is a trailerable daysailer/cruiser with fiberglass construction, wood trim, raked stem, angled transom, internally mounted spade rudder (tiller steering), and a wide, hollow fixed fin keel for added headroom via a dropped cabin sole. The Mk IV (mid-series, roughly late 1970s) typically features a masthead sloop rig (with optional fractional setups in later variants), focusing on compromises for trailering: shallow draft, narrow beam (legal without permits in many states), and lightweight build. It's not a high-performance boat but offers decent coastal/lake daysailing and weekend cruising, sleeping 4–6 for short trips.
Construction Details
| Designer | W. Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lancer Yacht Corp. |
| Length | 27.670 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4500 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Year Built | 1978 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.75 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 9.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 ft | 11.75 ft | 27 ft | 9.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Lancer 28-T Mk IV - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.05 ft - (8550 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.23 ft - (8605 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 128.75 ft² |
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Lancer 28-T Mk IV - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 27.27 ft - (8312 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.96 ft - (4865 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.13 ft - (7050 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.51 ft - (4118 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 184.22 ft² |
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Lancer 28-T Mk IV - GENOA
| Luff | * 32.38 ft - (9869 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.31 ft - (5886 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.16 ft - (9193 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 285.26 ft² |
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Lancer 28-T Mk IV - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 32.38 ft - (9869 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.18 ft - (6151 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.61 ft - (8720 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 285.25 ft² |
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Lancer 28-T Mk IV - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 32.38 ft - (9869 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.39 ft - (5910 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.79 ft - (9080 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 471 ft² |
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