LM30 - £19900- Motor Sailer bilge keel. 1988 Volvo 28
Builder
LM Yachting , Denmark
Designer
Bent Juul Anders
Production Years
Late 1970s to mid-1980s.,
Bilge keel
Length Overal
9.4
Beam
3.2 m
1.25 m (4’1â€) – long keel or bilge keel options
Displacement
~4,900 kg
Engine
Volvo
Inboard diesel (typically 30–50 hp, often Bukh)
Rig
Masthead sloop or ketch (optional)
Sail Area
Approx. 36–40 m²
Steering
Dual: Wheel in pilothouse & tiller in cockpit
Hull Type
Displacement with long lm
30 bilge keel
Comfortable yacht by any standards
Comfortable yacht by any standards
Comfortable yacht by any standards
Comfortable yacht by any standards
Comfortable yacht by any standards
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Displacement
5,000–5,500 kg (approx. 11,000–12,100 lbs)
Ballast
2,000 kg (approx. 4,400 lbs)
Engine
Volvo Penta (typically 36–50 HP diesel
Fuel Capacity
~150 litres
Water Capacity
~200 litres
Rig Type
Masthead sloop
Sail Area
~40 m² (430 ft²)
Cabins
1 or 2 cabins + convertible saloon
Berths
4–6
Wheelhouse
Enclosed
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Notable Features
- True motor-sailer with inside and outside helm positions.
- Full windscreen with enclosed deck saloon.
- Wide side decks for easy movement.
- Well-regarded for Scandinavian cruising – dry, warm, and safe.
- Often fitted with heating and shore power systems.
- Rugged, seaworthy and comfortable in Northern European conditions.
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Boating Safety
The LM 30 is a well-regarded Danish motor sailer, known for its high build quality, safe cruising ability, and comfortable accommodations. Built by LM Yachts (LM Yachting A/S)—a company that began in the 1970s and specialized in robust Scandinavian-style motor sailers—the LM 30 is one of their larger and more seaworthy models.
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- Deck Saloon Design: Offers panoramic visibility from the inside helm station—ideal for all-weather cruising.
- Twin Steering Positions: Interior and exterior helms for flexibility in adverse weather.
- Strong Motor-Sailing Performance: With a reliable inboard engine, it performs well under power, unlike many pure sailboats.
- Comfortable Accommodation:
- Forward cabin with V-berth
- Spacious saloon with galley and dining
- Enclosed head/shower
- 5–6 berth capacity
Boat Storage
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- Sailing Performance: Better than you’d expect from a motor sailer, though not a racer. Performs best in moderate conditions.
- Engine Reliance: Most LM 30 owners cruise under power in light airs and enjoy the security of a powerful diesel engine in challenging conditions.
- Stability & Safety: Deep cockpit, high freeboard, and sturdy construction make it suitable for coastal and some offshore cruising.