The LM 30 is a seminal example of the "Scandinavian motorsailer" concept, representing a significant evolution from the company's highly successful LM 27. Launched in the early 1980s and designed by Bent Juul Andersen, the LM 30 was marketed as a boat for sailors who refused to compromise on comfort during the often-fickle Northern European summers. Unlike many of its contemporaries that sacrificed sailing performance for cabin volume, the LM 30 was engineered with a more modern, sailing-oriented underbody. It successfully bridged the gap between a traditional pilothouse cruiser and a performance-oriented sailing yacht, offering a distinctive canoe-stern profile that remains a hallmark of Danish maritime design. According to technical archives at Yachtsnet, the model was built to high quality standards that reflected LM Glasfiber’s roots in furniture manufacturing before the company's eventual transition to wind turbine technology.
LM 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- LM
- Model
- 30
- Builder
- LM Glasfiber A/S
- Designer
- Bent Juul Andersen
- Number Built
- 311
- Production Year(s)
- 1977 - 1990
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 | $36,500 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | $54,995 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $37,637 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 | $39,544 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $37,847 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $33,800 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $43,338 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $33,730 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM 27 | 27.39' | $20,955 | 27 | 13 |
| LM 30 | $37,847 | 15 | 3 | |
| LM 32 | 32' | $35,331 | 15 | 9 |
| LM 28 | 28' | $25,321 | 15 | 5 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Cape Dory 30 C | 30.21' | $17,000 | 11 | 2 |
| LM 26 | 26.57' | $19,903 | 7 | 4 |
| Cornish Crabbers Pilot 30 | 38.98' | $111,764 | 7 | 5 |
| Elvström 38 MS | 37.5' | $49,994 | 4 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $35,789 | 8 | 2 |
| Canada | $54,995 | 3 | 0 |
| Germany | $36,862 | 2 | 1 |
| Denmark | $34,514 | 1 | 0 |
| United States | $36,500 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used LM 30 cost?
- The median asking price for a used LM 30 over the past 12 months is $37,847. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many LM 30 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 15 LM 30 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are LM 30 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the LM 30 has decreased by 10.88% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a LM 30?
- Denmark currently has the lowest median asking price at $34,514, while Canada is the most expensive at $54,995 — a 59% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the LM 30?
- Comparable models include the LM 27, LM 32, LM 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.