Lancer 30 3

Designed by the renowned C&C team and built by Lancer Yacht Corp. starting in 1979, this 29.5-foot sailboat represents solid Canadian engineering from the height of the fiberglass cruising boat era. The masthead sloop rig and moderate sail area of 368 square feet provide balanced performance for coastal cruising and weekend sailing. With a displacement of 8,200 pounds and 3,000 pounds of ballast, the Lancer 30 3 offers reassuring stability for family cruising while maintaining reasonable performance characteristics. The fin keel configuration with shoal draft makes her well-suited for exploring shallower waters and accessing more anchorages than deeper-draft competitors. Her comfort ratio of 23 indicates a relatively stiff, quick motion that favors daysailing and coastal passages over long offshore voyages. The boat's capsize screening formula of 1.99 falls within acceptable limits for coastal sailing, while the theoretical hull speed of 6.56 knots provides adequate passage-making ability. C&C's reputation for creating well-balanced designs shines through in this model, which appeals to sailors seeking a manageable size with good sailing characteristics. The Lancer 30 3 remains a practical choice for those wanting a seaworthy coastal cruiser with proven design pedigree.

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