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KENSHO

28' 1979 Lancer Sloop

$12,000.00

Last Updated: 2025-08-15

1979 Lancer 28’ Sloop "Kensho" - Major Price Drop $12,000!

Dreaming of getting out on the water this season The beautifully maintained and upgraded 1979 Lancer 28' sloop "Kensho" is ready to make your sailing dreams come true - and at an unbeatable price of just $15,000!

This classic Lancer 28 blends solid design, smart upgrades, and coastal cruising comfort. With a shoal draft keel, tabernacle mast system, and tiller steering, she’s ideal for exploring bays, lakes, and near-shore waters with ease - solo or with a crew.

Power + Performance

  • 9.9 HP Nissan 4-stroke outboard - just 250 hours!
  • Recently serviced, with push-button electric start and cockpit controls
  • Reliable, fuel-efficient, and whisper-quiet

Sail Ready

  • Sloop-rigged with a roller furling 110% Genoa
  • All sails in excellent condition
  • Solid fiberglass hull with good bottom paint (completed 2 years ago)
  • Tabernacle mast allows for easy stepping/lowering - perfect for trailering or bridge clearance

Refurbished & Cozy Interior

  • Double berth forward, two quarter berths aft, settee + dinette in the main salon
  • Refinished interior with teak accents and new ceiling padding
  • All interior lights working and clean throughout
  • Head compartment with sink, hanging locker, and eco-friendly head
  • Galley with alcohol stove, stainless sink, icebox, and teak storage racks

Electronics & Electrical

  • Ritchie compass, VHF, marine radio
  • Two batteries with charger
  • Reliable electrical system with engine start from cockpit

Whether you're a first-time sailor or looking to downsize to a more nimble cruiser, "Kenosha" offers exceptional value, functionality, and character in one of the most sought-after compact coastal cruisers on the water.

She’s priced to sell - and ready to sail!

Currently berthed in Lowries Marina.
Don’t wait - contact us today to schedule a showing and sea trial!

Make: Lancer
Model: Sloop
Year: 1979
Length: 28ft

Name: KENSHO
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: San Rafael, CA

  • Category: Sail
  • Class: Cruisers
  • Keel: Other
  • Builder: LANCER YACHTS
  • Beam: 8 feet
  • Bridge Clearance:
  • Min Draft:
  • Max Draft: 2.83 feet
  • Total Engines: 1
  • Engine 1
  • EngineMake: Nissan
  • EngineModel: 4 stroke
  • EngineYear: 2009
  • EngineFuel: unleaded
  • Total Power: 10
  • PropellerType: Unknown
  • EngineHours: 250

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 5 gallon
  • Fuel Tank Count: 1
  • Water Tank Capacity: 15 gallon
  • Water Tank Count: 1
  • Cabins: 1
  • Heads: 1

Additional Features

  • Outboard Engine Brackets
  • Furling Genoa
  • Tiller
  • Lazy Bag
  • Shore Power Inlet
  • Battery Charger
  • Lazyjacks
  • Chemical Head
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Vhf
  • Cockpit Cushions
  • Heating
  • Autopilot
  • Radio
  • Cockpit Speakers
  • Refrigerator

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Joel Kauffman

Yacht & Ship Sales
joel@rubiconyachts.com

415-235-7447 – mobile
415-453-4770 - office

25 Third Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

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