LANCER 27 PS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.58 ft |
| LWL | 22 ft |
| Beam | 8.58 ft |
| Draft | 4.3 ft |
| Displacement | 4,600 lb |
| Ballast | 1,700.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 29.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 30 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 302.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 140.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 238.1 sq ft |
About the LANCER 27 PS
PS = Powersailer, power-sail hybrid, designed to accept an outboard motor of up to 200hp. (according to the literature)
The Lancer 27 PS is a compact fractional sloop designed by Herb David and built by Lancer between 1983 and 1985. With a displacement of 4600.0 lb and a beam of 8.58 ft, it offers a stable platform for its size, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize manageable size and ease of handling over long-range bluewater capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.07 and a comfort ratio of 17.36, the Lancer 27 PS is primarily designed for protected waters and lacks the heavy displacement and hull form typically required for serious offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the same era include the Catalina 27 and the O'Day 27, which share similar beam dimensions and fractional sloop rigs, targeting the same market of entry-level cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LANCER 27 PS yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LANCER 27 PSyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a LANCER 27 PS? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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