LM 27 Buyer's Guide
The LM 27 is a heavy long-keel double-ender built by LM Glasfiber A/S in Denmark, with over 1,500 hulls produced and later the moulds coming to the United Kingdom. On the used market she appeals to buyers wanting a pilothouse motorsailer with a practical interior. Knowing what was standard, what owners add, and where the hull needs a careful look will shape a sound purchase.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard boat carries two cabins and 4 to 6 berths. The saloon opens to two settee berths with a central table, both converting to doubles, and the forecabin has a vee-berth with infill to a double, usually behind a folding concertina door. The heads sits to port with a marine WC and pull-out washbasin, while the wheelhouse holds a compact portside galley and a helm-overhead hatch that opens, with a second internal steering position. Most examples keep a two-part table that folds away flat at the cockpit's after end under the tiller, and a removable tiller may be added aft when under sail.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-kept examples commonly carry cabin heating, a chartplotter, and autopilot as standard cruising kit. Radar and a furling main are often seen, as are dinghy davits for tenders. Solar power, a bimini, bow thruster, and swim platform appear as less common owner upgrades. For a buyer, heating and autopilot matter most in a wheelhouse cruiser used in shoulder seasons; a furling main reduces cockpit workload but check the furler condition, while bow thruster and solar are conveniences rather than necessities on a 27-footer.
What to Inspect
The hull is solid fiberglass with a sandwich deck, and the wetted surface runs about 215 square feet anchor, so budget accordingly for any barrier-coat or antifoul renewal. The long keel carries shaft drive on every documented engine variant, and the immersion rate of 732 pounds per inch means load changes sit the boat noticeably deeper — verify tank and ballast state. With the pilothouse and internal steering, confirm the opening hatch above the helm seals and the second steering position operates, since these define the type's livability.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the LM 27 include the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, and Croatia. For a buyer, the checklist is short and practical: confirm the Bukh diesel and shaft drive, inspect the sandwich deck for moisture, verify the wheelhouse steering and hatch, and assess the long-keel bottom area at 215 square feet. A sound LM 27 rewards the careful shopper with a stable, capable small cruiser.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the LM 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 13 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $23,795 | — |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $19,036 | -20.0% |
| Sep 25 | 8 | $19,472 | +2.3% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $22,707 | +16.6% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $22,666 | -0.2% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $15,370 | -32.2% |
| Feb 26 | 3 | $25,491 | +65.8% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $20,682 | -18.9% |
| Apr 26 | 13 | $21,755 | +5.2% |
| May 26 | 6 | $15,386 | -29.3% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $21,755 | +41.4% |
| Jul 26 | 4 | $22,774 | +4.7% |
| Aug 26 | 4 | $21,721 | -4.6% |
Where they're listed
LM 27 listings appear across 7 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 34 (70.8%), followed by Germany and Denmark.
Country view
48 listings · 7 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $21,755 | 34 | 8 | 70.8% |
| Germany | $23,190 | 5 | 1 | 10.4% |
| Denmark | $17,126 | 4 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $16,566 | 2 | 0 | 4.2% |
| Spain | $22,141 | 1 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Croatia | $24,472 | 1 | 1 | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $16,788 | 1 | 0 | 2.1% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM Yachts 27You are here | — | $ 21,415 | 48 | 11 |
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| LM 28 | 28' | $ 27,187 | 23 | 8 |
| Sabre Yachts 27 | 27' | $ 5,439 | 12 | 3 |