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LANCER 36

LANCER 36

Lancer Yacht Corp.🇺🇸· Design: Bill Lee/Bruce King
$14,900 avg$14,900 – $14,900 (2 listings)1973–1985
$2.1K – $5.7K est. annual maintenance
Racer/CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin
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Specifications

Hull

LOA36.17 ft
LWL29 ft
Beam11.75 ft
Draft6 ft
Shoal Draft4.92 ft
Displacement10,500 lb
Ballast4,000.5 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.2 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height42 ft
Jforetriangle base16 ft
Pmainsail luff37 ft
Emainsail foot12 ft
FLforestay16 ft
Mainsail575.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)336 sq ft
Spinnaker571.2 sq ft

Engine

CommonlyYanmar, Universal

About the LANCER 36

The prototype of the Lancer 36 was the successful west coast racer 'Chutzpah' which won the Transpac in 1973 and 1975. A number of different interior and rig options were available. (displayed here with opt. cruising interior).

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Bill Lee and Bruce King, the Lancer 36 was built by Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA) from 1973–1985. This classic masthead sloop offers a comfortable cruising experience with a displacement of 10500.0 lb and a beam of 11.75 ft, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available data.

Best for:
This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making vessel, given its high comfort ratio of 19.57 and moderate displacement.
Bluewater capability:
With a low capsize ratio of 2.15 and a displacement of 10500.0 lb, the Lancer 36 demonstrates solid offshore stability, though its fin keel and moderate draft of 6.0 ft suggest it is best suited for protected waters rather than extreme ocean passages.
Comparables:
Comparable boats from the same era include the Cal 34 and O'Day 36, which share similar beam widths and displacement ranges, offering comparable interior volume and coastal cruising capabilities.

Performance

Comfort19.6
Capsize2.15
SA/Disp18.7
Disp/Len192
Bal/Disp38.1

Market Price

Low
$14,900
Average
$14,900
High
$14,900
Based on 2 listings across 2 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 36.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.1K – $5.7K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

5 reported issues across 5 systems for the LANCER 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

3 critical2 minor
Structural1Plumbing1Rigging1Deck1Hull1

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