LM Boats 30 for sale in Lossiemouth United Kingdom

The LM 30 is a Danish-built motor sailor designed by Bent Juul Andersen and produced by LM Yachts in the 1980s. It’s a well-regarded, solidly built vessel known for its combination of sailing and motoring capabilities, making it ideal for coastal cruising.

1. Seaworthiness & Stability

• Stable Hull Design: The LM 30 features a long fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, offering good tracking and stability in coastal and offshore conditions.
• Strong Construction: Built with high-quality GRP (fiberglass), the hull is robust and capable of handling rough seas.
• Good Motion Comfort: Its moderate displacement (5000 kg) helps it ride smoothly through waves, reducing the “bounce” often experienced in lighter sailboats.

2. Motor Sailer Versatility

• Efficient Motoring Performance: Fitted with a reliable Bukh DV36 Freshwater cooled, the LM 30 can cruise comfortably under power.
• Dual Helm Positions: with both an inside wheelhouse helm and an outside tiller, allowing flexibility in different weather conditions.

3. Sailing Capabilities

• Decent Sailing Performance for a Motor Sailor: While not a racer, the LM 30 has a well-balanced masthead sloop rig that provides steady sailing, especially in moderate winds.
• Deep, Well-Protected Cockpit: Offers safety and comfort for both helming and relaxing under sail.

4. Comfort & Liveability

• Spacious Interior: Unlike many traditional sailboats, the LM 30 has a more open and bright interior, making it feel larger than its size.
• Pilot House with Large Windows: Offers excellent visibility and protects crew from harsh weather while allowing natural light inside.
• Generous Headroom: Ample headroom (around 1.85m+) makes it comfortable for taller sailors.
• Well-Designed Layout:
  • Forward Cabin: A cosy V-berth with storage.
  • Saloon: Convertible dinette and seating.
  • Galley: Well-equipped with a stove, grill, sink, and storage.
  • Enclosed Head: A proper marine toilet with a sink.

5. Build Quality & Longevity

• Danish Craftsmanship: LM Yachts were built to high standards, with attention to detail and durability.
• Solid Teak & Quality Materials: Interiors feature real wood finishes rather than cheap laminates.
• Long-Lasting Hull & Deck Construction: Many LM 30s from the 1980s are still in great condition today, proving their longevity.

6. Safety Features

• High Freeboard & Safe Decks: The LM 30 has secure handrails and lifelines, making movement on deck safer.
• Well-Protected Cockpit: Helps keep crew dry in rough conditions.
• Good Engine Access: For easy maintenance and troubleshooting.

7. Ideal for Northern & Coastal Waters

• Great for the North Sea & Baltic Waters: The enclosed pilot house and strong build make it ideal for colder climates and rougher seas.
• Strong Wind Performance: It can handle stronger breezes better than many other motor sailors.
• Shallow Draft (~1.4m): Allows access to more coastal cruising areas, including shallow harbours and anchorages.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.