Lancer 30-3 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29.5' · 8.99 m

Displ.

8,200 lbs · 3,719 kg

First year

1979

The Lancer 303, often referred to as the Lancer 30 Mark III, represents a departure from the "powersailer" reputation typically associated with Lancer Yacht Corporation. While the company gained fame for the hybrid motorsailers designed by Herb David, the Lancer 303 was a product of the legendary Canadian firm C&C Design. Introduced in 1979 as a successor to the Mark II—which was famously built from the original C&C 30 molds—the Mark III was refined for the American production market. It stands as a robust, fiberglass monohull cruiser that balances the performance pedigree of C&C with the voluminous interior demands of 1980s coastal cruisers. Unlike its motorsailer siblings, the 303 is a dedicated sailing vessel with a traditional fin keel and a masthead sloop rig, designed for sailors who prioritize predictable handling and seakindliness over highspeed motoring.