Lancer 65
Description
The Lancer 65 is a rare, large motorsailer (a hybrid sailboat with strong powerboat capabilities) produced by Lancer Yacht Corporation (based in Irvine, California, USA) in the mid-1980s. The company, founded by former Columbia Yachts president Dick Valdes, built a range of sailboats and motorsailers from 25' to 65' before ceasing production around 1986. Designed by Herb David, the Lancer 65 (also referred to as the Lancer 65 Motorsailer) stands out for its emphasis on power performance. These boats were equipped with substantial engines (often single or twin diesels), allowing speeds exceeding 15 knots under power while still offering decent sailing performance—perfect for those wanting the best of both worlds during an era of fuel concerns. Very few were built, making the Lancer 65 quite uncommon today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Herb David |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lancer Yacht Corp. |
| Length | 65.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 26.13 ft |
| p | 72.50 ft |
| e | 22 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 ft | 26.13 ft | 72.50 ft | 22 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Lancer 65 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 72.5 ft - (22098 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | * 74.76 ft - (22787 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 75.03 ft - (22869 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 812.78 ft² |
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Lancer 65 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 67.33 ft - (20522 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 34.73 ft - (10586 mm) |
| Leech | * 58.27 ft - (17761 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 30.05 ft - (9159 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 1011.71 ft² |
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Lancer 65 - GENOA
| Luff | * 79.95 ft - (24369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 42.31 ft - (12896 mm) |
| Leech | * 75.08 ft - (22884 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 39.2 ft - (11948 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 1567.09 ft² |
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Lancer 65 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 79.95 ft - (24369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 43.11 ft - (13140 mm) |
| Leech | * 73.55 ft - (22418 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 2585 ft² |
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Lancer 65 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 46.29 ft - (14109 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.66 ft - (5992 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.83 ft - (11531 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.01 % |
| Length Perp | * 15.68 ft - (4779 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 362.88 ft² |
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