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 double-ended 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 mid-1990s, 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 semi-enclosed pilothouse became the signature aesthetic for the LM range, influencing a generation of Scandinavian "deck saloon" designs.
Used LM 27 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- LM
- Model
- 27
- Builder
- LM Glasfiber A/S
- Designer
- Palle Mortensen
- Number Built
- 1535
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1986
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