Lancer 30-5 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Lancer 30-5 means looking at a C&C-designed coastal cruiser constructed by Lancer Yacht Corp. in the U.S. during the years 1980 to 1985. These are American boats, and the used supply centers on domestic waters rather than overseas markets.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Lancer 30-5 carries the same four-berth interior as built: a bow V-berth with a drop-leaf table, a port-side aft double, a starboard amidships L-galley with two-burner stove and double sink, and a head at the starboard companionway steps. Because the design was standardized rather than offered in multiple layout variants, a buyer is comparing condition and equipment, not floor plans. The fractional sloop rig and tiller-steered spade rudder are consistent across the class.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The only standard power item documented is an inboard engine. A buyer should evaluate any autopilot, windlass, or sail-handling gear as owner additions rather than original spec, since the known equipment profile shows no typical upgraded package.
What to Inspect
The documentary record on the Lancer 30-5 is thin on defects, but the items that are established deserve a close look. The hull is predominantly fiberglass with wood trim, so inspect all wood trim for softening or delamination at joins anchor. The internally mounted spade rudder controlled by tiller should be checked for play at the rudder stock and signs of water intrusion in the rudder body. The fixed fin keel-to-hull junction and the raised counter with reverse transom are areas to examine for prior impact or repair.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Lancer 30-5 boats are found on the used market in the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is short and condition-driven:
- Confirm the fractional rig and tiller spade rudder are intact and free of excess play
- Inspect wood trim throughout for rot or separation
- Verify the inboard engine service history
- Check the four-berth layout matches the standard bow V-berth, port aft double, starboard L-galley, and companionway head
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Lancer 30-5. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $6,500 | — |
Where they're listed
Lancer 30-5 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,500 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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