LM Mermaid 290 Sailboats for Sale

1985 – 1988·~60 hulls·LM Glasfiber A/S
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.36' · 8.95 m
Disp.
8,598 lbs · 3,900 kg
First year
1985

The LM Mermaid 290 represents a significant evolutionary step for the Danish builder LM Glasfiber. Historically celebrated for their rugged, pilothouse motorsailers like the LM 27, the company introduced the Mermaid series in the late 1980s to capture the market for dedicated performance cruisers. Designed by Bent Juul Andersen, the Mermaid 290 moved away from the heavy, doubleended aesthetic of its predecessors in favor of a contemporary finkeel profile and a sleeker transom. Built with the same meticulous fiberglass standards that eventually propelled LM into the wind turbine industry, the 290 was intended to compete with highend Scandinavian marques like HallbergRassy and Scankap by offering a superior balance of speed and "hygge"—the Danish concept of cozy comfort.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$15,463
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+30.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Germany (50.0%) · Denmark (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

LM Mermaid 290 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

LM Mermaid 290 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Denmark.

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

Country view

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$20,2461150.0%
Denmark$10,6801050.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallbery Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,2845612
Thames Marine 2827.5'$ 11,432216
LM Mermaid 290You are here$ 15,46321

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used LM Mermaid 290 cost?+
The median asking price for a used LM Mermaid 290 over the past 12 months is $15,463. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many LM Mermaid 290 sailboats are for sale?+
1 LM Mermaid 290 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are LM Mermaid 290 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the LM Mermaid 290 is up 30.9% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are LM Mermaid 290 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used LM Mermaid 290 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (50.0%), Denmark (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a LM Mermaid 290?+
Comparable models include Hallbery Rassy 29, Thames Marine 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.