The Lancer 40 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Herb David and built in fiberglass by Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA) between 1983 and 1985.
The Lancer 40 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Lancer 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 181.28 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.78 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 689 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 366.30 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 322.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.80 ft | ||
| P | 43 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Herb David | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |