LANCER 39
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39 ft |
| LWL | 33.5 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 5.67 ft |
| Displacement | 16,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,500.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
About the LANCER 39
The Lancer 39 is a 39.0 ft masthead sloop designed by Herb David and built by Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA) between 1981 and 1983. With a displacement of 16000.0 lb and a beam of 12.0 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American yacht construction, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride, indicated by a comfort ratio of 25.7, over high-performance racing. Its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration make it manageable for couples or small families seeking a reliable day-sailer or near-shore cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.91 and a D/L ratio of 189.99, the Lancer 39 exhibits moderate stability and light displacement for its size, suggesting it is better suited for protected coastal waters rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the early 1980s include the Cal 40 and the O'Day 39, which share similar beam dimensions and displacement ranges. These vessels are comparable because they target the same market of comfortable, family-oriented cruising with moderate performance characteristics.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LANCER 39 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 39ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LANCER 39yet 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 39? 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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