The Lancer 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Herb David and built in fiberglass by Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA) between 1980 and 1983.
The Lancer 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Lancer 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 214.04 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.54 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.96 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 906 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 457.80 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 448.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.50 ft | ||
| J | 16.80 ft | ||
| P | 48.50 ft | ||
| E | 18.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 45 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 125 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 125 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 | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1983 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |