Bandholm 27 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Bandholm 27 means weighing a small Danish cruiser with a known production span and a build quirk. Designed by Knud Olsen with Mogens Lorentzen and built from 1976 through 1988, the boat is compact and modest in performance, a coastal cruiser rather than an offshore passagemaker.
Layouts on the Used Market
The factory layout sleeps five or six with a galley and toilet, a typical Scandinavian 27-foot plan that prizes berths over breadth. Some hulls left the yard as home-completion kits, so expect the occasional owner-finished interior that departs from the standard arrangement. Treat any listing's "original" claim with a close look at the tabbing and joinerwork before believing it.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats you meet will carry an inverter, an autopilot, and a chartplotter as standard brokerage-fit items. The Bukh DV10 diesel with shaft drive is the as-designed propulsion, and any deviation from that setup warrants a direct question of the seller. Beyond those three common items, a buyer should judge each boat on its own canvas, rigging, and energy setup.
What to Inspect
The Bandholm 27 was sold to be home-completed, and the quality of each boat may vary anchor. Inspect the hull-to-deck joint and below-deck structure for uneven work where a seller claims factory finish, since kits finished outside the yard can differ from molded hulls in detailing and structural care.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Bandholm 27 turns up in Denmark and Germany. For a viewing, run this short list:
- Confirm whether the hull was yard- or home-completed.
- Inspect hull and deck joint for uneven laminate.
- Check the Bukh DV10 and shaft drive for wear.
- Verify the masthead rig and 337 sq ft sail plan are intact.
- Test the inverter, autopilot, and chartplotter.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bandholm 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $9,437 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $16,897 | +79.1% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $9,198 | -45.6% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $19,811 | +115.4% |
Where they're listed
Bandholm 27 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Denmark.
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $ 14,953 | 28 | 9 |
| Great Dane Dane 28 | 28' | $ 12,316 | 7 | 3 |
| Bandholm 27You are here | — | $ 10,134 | 5 | 2 |