LM 81 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an LM 81 means chasing a scarce 1984 Bent Juul Andersen design from LM Glasfiber, with only 53 ever built. These Danish coastal cruisers are a niche find, and the used fleet carries its own character shaped by charter history and owner additions.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin arrangements are the more common version afloat, though both layout types still turn up, and ex-charter hulls are a common sight. The original specification records no cabins or berths in the database sense, so the practical interior of any individual boat is best verified in person rather than assumed from the listed numbers.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, solar panels and an inverter are commonly fitted, addressing the boat's originally very small 18-gallon fuel and water capacities by easing reliance on the 8 HP Bukh DV8. A bow thruster is another common addition that helps with close-quarters handling given the spade rudder and modest power. Navigation has usually been modernized with AIS and a chartplotter, and a life raft is commonly aboard—sensible for a coastal craft whose capsize ratio of 1.95 still demands respect anchor.
What to Inspect
The originally very small fuel capacity and the very short water supply range are inherent design constraints rather than defects, but they shape how the boat may have been used or modified. Verify any added tankage or electrical upgrades are sound, since the base 18-gallon figures leave little margin for coastal cruising anchor. The single 8 HP diesel should be run and checked for condition given the under-powered nature of the design.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for used LM 81s is Denmark. For a shopper, the short list is: confirm the layout matches your needs since ex-charter four-cabin boats dominate; check that solar, inverter, and bow thruster upgrades are properly installed; test the Bukh DV8 and original tankage; and expect to buy in Danish waters.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the LM 81. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $18,695 | — |
Where they're listed
LM 81 listings appear across 1 country. Denmark has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $18,695 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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| LM 81You are here | — | $ 18,695 | 1 | 0 |