Lancer 25 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

24.67' · 7.52 m

Disp.

3,400 lbs · 1,542 kg

First year

1975

The Lancer 25, introduced in the mid1970s, represents a pivotal moment in the Lancer Yacht Corporation’s history, showcasing the brand’s dualtrack approach to smallboat cruising. Designed by W. Shad Turner, the original Lancer 25 was conceived as a trailerable sloop that could balance performance with interior volume. However, the model line eventually bifurcated into two distinct identities: the standard performance sloop and the Lancer 25 PS (Powersailer), the latter being a radical motorsailer designed by Herb David. This vessel catered to a specific segment of the 1970s West Coast sailing scene, where sailors desired the ability to outrun weather or reach distant coves quickly under power while still maintaining a functional rig for afternoon breezes. Because it was built during an era of transition in fiberglass construction, the Lancer 25 often serves as an accessible entry point for coastal cruisers looking for more "living room" than is typically found in a twentyfivefoot hull.