Lancer 30 Mk IV
Description
The Lancer 30 Mk IV (also known as the Lancer 30-4 or Lancer 30 Mark IV) is a classic American cruising sailboat produced by Lancer Yacht Corp. in the United States from 1978 to 1985. It was designed by the renowned C&C Design team (Cuthbertson & Cassian) and is essentially a development of the popular C&C 30, utilizing modified molds from that design. This heritage gives it excellent sailing performance credentials for a production boat of its era. It's a masthead sloop rig with a fiberglass hull, fin keel (standard or shoal draft options), and spade rudder. Owners frequently praise its balanced handling, good speed in light to moderate winds, and comfortable motion suitable for coastal cruising, weekend getaways, or occasional longer passages. It typically sleeps 4–6 in a practical layout. Exact production numbers for the Lancer 30 Mk IV are not publicly documented in major sources like sailboatdata.com, Wikipedia, or historical builder records (Lancer was a smaller production yard with limited runs across its models). Given the company's overall output (around 14 models total before ceasing operations in the mid-1980s) and the niche appeal of this variant, it's estimated to be in the low hundreds.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lancer Yacht Corp. |
| Length | 29.167 ft |
| LOA | 29.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1978 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.83 ft |
| p | 29 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 ft | 12.83 ft | 29 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Lancer 30 Mk IV - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.13 ft - (9184 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 149.61 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk IV - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.82 ft - (9089 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.3 ft - (7711 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 219.94 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk IV - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.41 ft - (10793 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.08 ft - (6425 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.99 ft - (10055 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.24 ft - (5864 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 340.66 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk IV - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 35.41 ft - (10793 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.03 ft - (6715 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.29 ft - (9537 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 19.24 ft - (5864 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.03 ° |
| Area | * 340.62 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk IV - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 35.41 ft - (10793 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.17 ft - (6453 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.58 ft - (9930 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 562 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk IV - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 35.41 ft - (10793 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.09 ft - (7038 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.09 ft - (7038 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 695 ft² |
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