Lancer 30 Mk V
Description
The Lancer 30 Mk V (also known as the Lancer 30-5 or Lancer 30 Mark V) is a classic American cruising sailboat produced by Lancer Yacht Corp. in the United States, with production starting in 1980 (likely continuing into the mid-1980s, aligning with the company's timeline before operations wound down). It was designed by the renowned C&C Design team (Cuthbertson & Cassian) as a further evolution of the Lancer 30 Mark IV, which itself traces back to modified molds from the original C&C 30. This variant introduced notable changes, including a shift to a fractional sloop rig (vs. the masthead rig on earlier Marks), a raked stem, raised counter with reverse transom, internally mounted spade rudder controlled by tiller, and a fixed fin keel. These updates aimed at improved handling, better performance in varied conditions, and a more modern look while retaining the solid cruising capabilities of the C&C lineage. Exact production numbers for the Lancer 30 Mk V are not publicly documented in major sources (e.g., sailboatdata.com, Wikipedia, or historical records), as Lancer was a smaller builder with limited runs. Given the series' overall output and the later timing of the Mk V, it's estimated in the low hundreds or fewer making it one of the rarer variants in the Lancer 30 family.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lancer Yacht Corp. |
| Length | 29.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.75 ft |
| p | 35.50 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 ft | 10.75 ft | 35.50 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Lancer 30 Mk V - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.1 ft - (11308 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.38 ft - (11393 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 238.32 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk V - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.53 ft - (8696 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.21 ft - (4331 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.82 ft - (7565 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.36 ft - (3767 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 176.34 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk V - GENOA
| Luff | * 33.88 ft - (10327 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.89 ft - (9720 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 273.06 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk V - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 33.88 ft - (10327 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.02 ft - (5492 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.44 ft - (9278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 273.04 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk V - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 33.88 ft - (10327 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.74 ft - (5407 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.17 ft - (9501 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 451 ft² |
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Lancer 30 Mk V - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 33.88 ft - (10327 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 557 ft² |
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