LM 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Palle Mortensen·1972 – 1986·~1,535 hulls·LM Glasfiber A/S
LM 27 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.39' · 8.35 m
Displ.
8,818 lbs · 4,000 kg
First year
1972

The LM 27 stands as a definitive benchmark in the motorsailer category, often cited as one of the most successful European production boats of all time. Launched in 1972 by Denmark’s LM Glasfiber, this doubleended pocket cruiser was designed by Palle Mortensen to bridge the gap between a traditional sailing yacht and a reliable motor cruiser. With over 1,500 hulls produced before production ceased in the mid1990s, the LM 27 earned its reputation as the "Volkswagen of the Sea" due to its robust construction, clever use of space, and ability to handle the fickle conditions of the North Sea and Baltic. Its distinctive canoe stern and semienclosed pilothouse became the signature aesthetic for the LM range, influencing a generation of Scandinavian "deck saloon" designs.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,870
Ask, not sold · 40 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
23
40 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United Kingdom (70.0%) · Germany (10.0%) · Denmark (7.5%)

Recent Listings

26 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

LM 27 listings span 6 countries. United Kingdom leads with 28 listings (70.0%), followed by Germany and Denmark.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

40 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 21,544281570.0%
Germany$ 20,2454210.0%
Denmark$ 13,962337.5%
Netherlands$ 16,881327.5%
Spain$ 22,106102.5%
Sweden$ 17,206112.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
LM 27You are here$ 20,8704023
Island Packet 2726.5'$ 29,9004010
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,633209
LM 2828'$ 24,962188
LM 3031.83'$ 38,540186
LM 3232'$ 33,6831811
Fiskars 3535'$ 24,393124
Ericson 2726.75'$ 8,088124
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,706116
Bianca 2727.08'$ 6,227116
LM 2626.57'$ 19,66395

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used LM 27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used LM 27 over the past 12 months is $20,870. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many LM 27 sailboats are for sale?+
23 LM 27 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 40 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are LM 27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the LM 27 has increased by 3.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are LM 27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used LM 27 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (70.0%), Germany (10.0%), Denmark (7.5%).
05Do LM 27 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of LM 27 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a LM 27?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 27, Moody 27, LM 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.