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LM 30 is a 31 ′ 9 ″ / 9.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Bent Juul Andersen and built by LM Glasfiber between 1977 and 1990.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Single or Bilge keels. Later built by Scanyachts.

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LM 30 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of LM 30. Built by LM Glasfiber (DEN) and designed by Bent Juul Andersen, the boat was first built in 1977. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 9.7. Its sail area/displacement ratio 11.72. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Bukh, runs on Diesel.

LM 30 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about LM 30 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the lm 30.

LM 30 was designed by Bent Juul Andersen.

Who builds LM 30?

LM 30 is built by LM Glasfiber (DEN).

When was LM 30 first built?

LM 30 was first built in 1977.

How long is LM 30?

LM 30 is 8 m in length.

What is mast height on LM 30?

LM 30 has a mast height of 9.69 m.

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LM 30/32 - how do they sail?

• Thread starter Sniper
• Start date 2 Jun 2012

Idly contemplating the future and the viability of buying a boat to live on for half the year or so, I wondered if one of these would fit the bill. I am drawn to the idea of the wheelhouse and the sizeable engine, but at the same time has quite attractive lines (unlike the Konsort duo which looks like a shed - IMHO) In most conditions sailing would be preferable to motoring so performance under sail would need to be adequate if not sparkling. Any experiences or views please?  

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From yatchtsnet 'The LM30 is a double-ended Scandinavian motorsailer, built to a high quality standard. Although clearly a motor-sailer, the LM30 is actually a surprisingly good sailing boat. They were designed from the outset to be easy to handle, with all lines led back to the well protected cockpit. Both bilge keel and fin keel versions were built, both having surprisingly good sailing performance' Like the look of them. also previous thread http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259772  

There are 3 LM's on the moorings near me, two which are used regularly and one which has sat on its' mooring without moving for a good five years, growing mould and weed and with its' uncovered sails slowly rotting away. Very well built and very roomy, I would imagine it would be a comfortable boat to live on board for lengthy periods.  

Thanks all. I did try doing a search on the fora but didn't get any results.  

Searush said: I'd have one like a shot but for 2 issues, they are long fin keel & somewhat pricey too. But the high price reflects their desireability & not everyone is a dyed in the wool twin keeler like me. Click to expand...

prv said: Is it possible you're mixing them up with another model in the range? Yachtsnet seems to think they came in fin (not long) and bilge keel versions. Pete Click to expand...

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LM 30 Currently sitting in Weymouth Harbour on my twin keel LM30 having had a fabulous sail from Newtown Creek on Saturday. Easterly wind 22 to 25 knots with a slightly bouncy sea but full sails up and 8.5 to 9 knots over the ground for most of the way. Reefed about 3 miles from Weymouth when the wind got up a bit. The twin keels are correctly shaped for sailing performance unlike my last boat, a Snapdragon 747 bilge keeler. Have previously spent 3 months on board cruising N and W France in the LM with no problems.  

actionoptics said: Currently sitting in Weymouth Harbour on my twin keel LM30 having had a fabulous sail from Newtown Creek on Saturday. Easterly wind 22 to 25 knots with a slightly bouncy sea but full sails up and 8.5 to 9 knots over the ground for most of the way. Reefed about 3 miles from Weymouth when the wind got up a bit. The twin keels are correctly shaped for sailing performance unlike my last boat, a Snapdragon 747 bilge keeler. Have previously spent 3 months on board cruising N and W France in the LM with no problems. Click to expand...

in weymouth Theta, yes that,s me. Just been for a walk round Radipole. What boat are you?  

actionoptics said: Theta, yes that,s me. Just been for a walk round Radipole. What boat are you? Click to expand...

Both the LMs (30 and 32) sail very well and are beautifully thought and fitted out. Another "motorsailor" that sails very well is the Hunter Horizon 32........?  

Sorry to put a damper on all these fine recommendations. A friend sold his LM 30 after only one season, because it neither sailed nor motored very well. The engine IIRC was only a Bukh 20 and the rig was very small. I never went on it but both he and his son hated it.  

Maybe LM27? Sure it wasn't a LM27? Because that is a piece of sh.. and sails like a floating brick. If you see one, run like h... and don't look back. The LM30/32's sails well for what they are, and are nice boats. Personally they're not for me, but a good boat. Sailed on one regularly years ago, and friends have a 30, which I've rigged and test-sailed for them the last few years.  

JomsViking said: Sure it wasn't a LM27? Because that is a piece of sh.. and sails like a floating brick. If you see one, run like h... and don't look back. . Click to expand...

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The L-shaped settee at the starboard side of the saloon can convert to a double berth if required. A concertina-style door separates the heads compartment forward, with a conventional door shutting off the forecabin

The wheel linkage to the rudder can be completely disconnected when required, allowing the boat to be steered by the tiller in the cockpit with no additional friction, the engine (usually bukh or volvo) is installed in a separate moulded grp engine box that forms a watertight bulkhead around the engine. there is also a secondary soundproofed top lid to this box (removed in this picture). this gives an unusually quiet engine installation. although a motorsailer, she is also designed to sail. in 1986 "practical boat owner" reviewed the design, saying ".... as a sailing boat she is faultless" and "... under power she is completely obedient, able to manoeuvre with very little way and unaffected by wind direction".

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Make & Model

MEASUREMENTS

Fresh Water Tanks

DESCRIPTION

Blue Star has been cherished by her recent owners, and has enjoyed many updates, with no expense spared,  including a replacement engine fitted in 2005 and her standing rigging was replaced in 2004.

In her third ownership from new she has been in the current ownership for 6 years.  For sale now as her owner is looking for a smaller boat.  Currently ashore in South Devon

Sleeps 5 in 2 double and 1 single berth in 2 cabins

• Eberspacher cabin heating
• Wheelhouse with internal helm, crew seats (sliding mates seat system) and 2 x windscreen wipers

Galley (in the wheelhouse):

• 2 x burner gas hob
• 12v dc Fridge, slide out work table above fridge below chart locker
• Settee berth
• ‘L' shaped settee (converts to double berth)
• 2 x single berths
• Marine toilet (pumps to ‘black water' holding tank with electric pump out)
• Storage cupboard

Navigation Equipment:

• Ecopilot forward looking sonar
• Simrad Autopilot
• Garmin GPS/ Plotter/ Fishfinder (2012)
• Radar detector
• Icom VHF (2013)
• Silva compass
• AIS receiver
• Sea Pro chart plotter

Anchoring and Mooring Equipment:

• Main anchor
• 2 x kedge anchor, Bruce and Danforth type
• Electric windlass (2014)
• Mooring warps
• 6 x fenders

General Equipment:

• Outboard bracket
• Swim ladder
• Cockpit table
• Cockpit cushions
• Zodiac tender
• Blue cockpit cover (2009)
• White polycotton cockpit winter cover (2009)

Safety Equipment:

• Navigation lights
• Masthead light
• Steaming light
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
• 6 x person canister life raft (requires service)
• Life jackets
• Searchlight
• Gas detector
• Fire Extinguishers
• Stainless steel pushpit  and pulpit
• Stainless steel guardwire (2008) with gate
• Fire blanket

Built and designed by LM Glasfiber,  Denmark in 1987

Hull Number #:

SSR#: 95513

• White GRP hull, deck and superstructure
• Wheel and tiller steering
• Skeg hung rudder
• Rope cutter
• Large stowage hold under cockpit sole
• Stowage under cockpit seating
• Volvo MD2030-D 28hp 3 cylinder diesel engine (2005)
• Last serviced (2016)
• Full service history
• Saildrive (2005)
• Cruising speed 6 knots
• Maximum speed 7.5 knots
• Spare Volvo prop

Electrical:

• 5 x batteries
• Charged by Victron charger and monitor (2016)
• Solar panel
• Shore power
• Shore power cable

Water System:

• Pressurised cold water system
• Freshwater pump to galley sink and heads
• Fuel capacity 44 gallons in 1 x steel tank
• Fresh water capacity 44 gallons in 1 x steel tank
• Holding tank capacity 25 litres
• Masthead sloop rigged
• John Mast with cross trees (flexible luff groove replaced 2010)
• 1 x19m stainless steel standing rigging (2004)
• Mainsail in-boom reefing
• Headsail furling
• Whisker/ Spinnaker pole with quick release clips
• All lines lead aft to cockpit
• 2 x Anderson genoa sheet winches
• Elvström fully battened mainsail
• 2 x genoas ( 1 x Westaway and 1 x Orkan)

Engine Count

Engine Horse Power

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Hull Number

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery Charger

Backstay Count

Battened Count

Double Berths

Single Berths

Triple Berths

Bow Sprit Count

Computer Count

Country Built

UNITED KINGDOM

Diesel Code

Engine Type

Fresh Water Tanks Number

Fullbattened Count

No of Heads

Mainsail Count

Material Code

Repeater Count

Spinnaker Rigging Count

Windspeed Count

Battery Charger Number

Chart Table

Cockpit Cushions

Cockpit Table

Electric Bilge Pump

Engine Year

Fuel Water Tanks

Fuel Water Tanks Number

Halyards Cockpit

Manual Bilge Pump

Marine Heads

Mooring Cover

Number People

Radar Detector

Radiotape Player

Rope Cutter

Shore Power Inlet

Solar Panels

Spinnaker Pole

Swimming Ladder

Wheel Steering

Windlass Code

Windlass Name

Windlass Year

ABOUT LM 30

The LM 30 is a 30 feet long that boasts a 10 feet beam. This 1987 diesel LM 30 is powered by a Volvo MD2030-D, with 28 horsepower. The LM 30 is made of polyester. comes equipped with heating, battery, battery charger, bilge pump. as well as being equipped with autopilot, compass, gps, plotter, vhf.

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Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Volvo Penta MD 17C diesel engine.

The transmission is a saildrive.

The fuel tank which is made of stainless steel has a capacity of 200 liters (52 US gallons, 43 imperial gallons).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for LM 30 is 1.76, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.9 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for LM 30 is about 163 kg/cm, alternatively 915 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 163 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 915 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

What is Relative Speed Performance?

Maintenance

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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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• Boat REF#  ·  325467
• Length  ·  9.35m
• Year  ·  1987
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Fin
• Sleeping berths  ·  5
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 36hp, Bukh SME ()
• Lying  ·  Oban

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Extra Details

Engine fitted with a switchable twin filter fuel system with the ability to polish the fuel. Batteries charged from Merlin Smart Bank and split charge and monitoring system. 2 110 amp/hour absorbed glass mat house batteries 1 LED acid starting battery Inverter (not fitted but supplied) New starter motor fitted August 2023

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1987) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

2 x New Andersen 46ST winches fitted Jan 23 New pulley and jammer on genoa reefing line

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Accommodation.

LED Lighting Eberspacher D1L diesel hot air heating to main cabin and heads

2 burner propane Stove

2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches Electric Quick windlass 2 anchors (15 kg Delta & CQR) 50.00m of chain

Nav Equipment

Masthead Metz radio aerial and hawk (both new 2022) DSC Cobra VHF radio with repeater in wheelhouse Raymarine Chartplotter E120W with Navionics Platinum Chart Card Raymarine receive only AIS (automatically overlays on chartplotter with details of vessels) McMurdo ICS Navtex Cobra VHF/DSC Radio with repeater in wheelhouse Raymarine ST60 Depth, Raymarine ST60 Speed and Log Raymarine ST60 Wheel Autopilot complete with rudder indication sensor Raymarine Digital Radome, integrated to Chartplotter Echo pilot Radar reflector on mast Mast head Aquasignal tricolour light plus anchor light (LED), new bulbs this year Combined Hella Steaming & Deck light Lower deck Hella navigation lights - all LED with 2 mile range Independent 12 v plug in anchor light New wind Gauge fitted April 2023

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

The LM 30 is a remarkable sailing yacht that effortlessly combines the attributes of a motor sailor and a cruising sailboat offering a unique and versatile boating experience.

Designed with both power and sail capabilities, the LM 30 strikes a perfect balance between comfort, performance, and practicality, making it an attractive choice for sailors seeking a vessel that can handle a variety of conditions.

The LM 30's distinctive design showcases its dual-purpose nature. Its spacious deck layout provides ample room for outdoor lounging and activities, while the sail rig offers the joy of sailing when the wind is favourable.

This yacht is equally comfortable under power, making it well-suited for exploring coastal waters or embarking on longer passages.

As a motor sailor, the LM 30 offers the convenience of easily transitioning between sail and motor power, ensuring that you can adapt to changing conditions without sacrificing speed or comfort. The helm is designed for ease of use, providing excellent visibility and control whether you're under sail or power.

Inside, the LM 30 welcomes sailors with a practical and well-appointed interior. The layout is optimized for comfort during extended trips, with accommodation that typically includes a comfortable saloon, galley, head, and sleeping quarters. The use of quality materials and craftsmanship further enhances the onboard experience.

The LM 30's reputation for seaworthiness is bolstered by its sturdy construction and stability. Its ability to handle various weather conditions with confidence adds an extra layer of assurance for both experienced sailors and those new to cruising.

This model has benefitted from a high specification with ongoing upgrades and maintenance with engine service annually and incorporating a new cockpit tent 2021.

In summary, the LM 30 is a unique and versatile yacht that seamlessly combines power and sail capabilities, offering a multifaceted approach to boating. Its adaptability, comfort, and reliable performance make it an intriguing option for those seeking a vessel that can excel in both leisurely coastal cruising and longer passages.

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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West Coast Scotland

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Danish company LM (Lunderskov Mbelfabrik) began as a wood-furniture maker in 1940. In the 1950s, the company started incorporating the newfangled fiberglass into its furniture and changed its name to LM Glasfiber.

In 1972, the company built its first fiberglass sailboat, the LM27, and over the next 20 years, it built 3,000 boats in five models, ranging from 24 to 32 feet. In 1995, LM stopped building boats and concentrated on fabricating giant wind-turbine blades. The manufacturer is now known as the LM Wind Power Group and claims to be the worlds largest maker of the blades. Unfortunately, the company no longer has anything to do with LM sailboats.

Most LM boats were sold in Europe, but for several years in the 1980s, about a fourth of their hulls were sold in the U.S., particularly in the Great Lakes and East Coast areas. A drastic change in the currency exchange rate raised their price significantly, ending imports. The importer was located in Green Bay, Wis., but went out of business in 2001.

LM reportedly sold the hull molds to English company ScanYachts, which built only two or three hulls, one as recently as 2004.

All the LM models share a similar look-canoe-stern hulls with a pilothouse ahead of a sizable cockpit. All are mast-head rigged sloops, and every owner we talked to said that the boats sailed better than they expected-an experience that we shared on our test sail of the LM32. Despite the boats appearance, owners don’t regard them as motorsailers. The smallest model-the LM24-looks a little clunky with the pilothouse, but all the larger models are fairly attractive, with a modest sheer and fairly low cabinhouse and pilothouse. The LM24 was one of the few small boats with a 6-foot standing headroom. The LM27 gained a reputation as an exceptionally good, small ocean passagemaker, and it continues to be in high demand on the European used-boat market.

All LM boats came with a very complete list of standard equipment, including lifelines, pulpits, speedometer, depthsounder, boarding ladders, anchor and rode, fenders, fire extinguishers, and even dishes and cutlery.

The LM24 and LM27 have shallow full-length keels, but the other models were available with twin bilge keels in addition to the more common long-ish fin keel. As far as we know, no bilge-keel models were imported to the U.S., although this was the most popular in England. The fin-keel models have a spade rudder behind a small partial skeg. Ballast in the smaller models was cast iron, and the company said that the larger models had an alloy of iron and lead cast in fiberglass. We havent been able to decipher that claim, but the ballast is enclosed in fiberglass, which is integral to the hull.

All of LMs designers were in-house, and they were referred to as the back-room boys. The designer of the LM24 is listed simply as LM. The LM27 was designed by Palle Mortensen, and the other three models were designed by Bent Juul Andersen.

The boats were sold with either a Bukh (German) or a Volvo (Swedish) diesel. All the LM boats imported to the U.S. came with Volvo engines, while most of the European boats had the Bukh. The Volvo featured a saildrive as standard in the LM30 and LM32. The engines are enclosed in a sound-proofed fiberglass box, either underneath the sole of the pilothouse (LM32) or under the sole of the cockpit (LM30). Many of these boats on the used-boat market have been re-powered with a variety of engines.

The LMs construction is conventional but well done. The boats have a reputation in Europe for high quality, and the LM32 we tested bore out that reputation. The hull is hand-laid fiberglass, and the deck is balsa cored. Its noteworthy that we could find no delamination or spongy spots in the deck or top of the pilothouse in the 28-year-old LM32 we tested-a rarity in a boat of that age.

The interior mahogany woodwork is well done, as you might expect from a company with a long history as a furniture maker. Even the cabinets and drawers are noticeably well-made, evidence that the company didnt skimp on what was out of sight.

The 32 shares all the obvious characteristics of the LM line-particularly the distinctive canoe stern and pilothouse. In most respects, it is simply a larger version of the smaller models. The boat is 32 feet in length and has a 27-foot, 10-inch waterline; its beam is 10 feet 8 inches, and it draws 4 feet, 11 inches. The bilge keel models (called twin-keel in some brochures) draw 4 feet, 1 inch. Displacement is 12,000 pounds, with 4,400 pounds of ballast.

Accommodations

The LM32s cockpit is sizable considering that canoe-stern boats usually have shortened cockpits. There are bench seats on each side of the cockpit, and a large fold-out table easily can seat six. The boat came standard with a canvas bimini that covers the cockpit, and the boat we sailed had zip-in side curtains as well.

There are lockers under each of the bench seats-propane tanks on the port side-and a huge locker under the cockpit sole. Cockpit drains are adequately sized, but they could become a problem with boarding seas from astern, especially since there is no bridgedeck between the cockpit and pilothouse.

At the top of the rudder-stock is an attachment spot for the removable tiller, which can be used if you want to sail from the cockpit rather than from the pilothouse. The wheel steering in the pilothouse has a mechanical disconnect so the tiller moves freely. It would be a challenge to get at the steering gear near the rudder post since the compartment is sealed off from the rest of the cockpit and there are only two round, 6-inch access ports.

At the forward end of the bench seats on each side are the halyard and reefing lines, which run inside a channel on the side of the pilothouse and terminate in cam cleats in front of stainless Andersen winches. The Andersen genoa winches are adequate but definitely not oversized. None of the winches on the test boat were self-tailing; self-tailers were not originally offered as an option.

The mainsheet has a single cam-cleat attachment point at the back edge of the pilothouse, and the sheet hangs down into the cockpit. Theres no mainsheet traveller.

At the front of the cockpit, double sliding doors open up to the pilothouse. On the starboard side is the steering station with a raised captains seat and a second fold-up seat that slides out so two people can share the helm. A wood steering wheel is immediately ahead, and engine controls, the electrical panel, and sailing instruments are directly in front of the helmsman.

The chart table is immediately ahead of the wheel. This setup is good for laying down a chart so the helmsman can see it, but it made it difficult to do actual chart work.

The pilothouses front windows have windshield wipers, and the front center window opens up for ventilation. An interesting feature testers noted was a sliding hatch above the wheel and seat that allows the helmsman to stand up for a good view of the sails, deck, and seas.

On the port side of the pilothouse is a compact galley, with a two-burner propane stove and a small sink. On the test boat, the front-loading refrigerator is underneath the stove, and storage drawers extend all the way outboard to the hull. The only usable counterspaces are the hinged wood covers for the stove and sink, which can be moved when the stove or sink are in use. This may be the smallest galley in any 32-foot production sailboat.

The pilothouse steps down into the saloon, which has a settee on the port side and a dinette/double-berth to starboard. The owner of the boat we sailed had removed the dinette table, opting to eat only at the cockpit table in exchange for a roomier saloon. Stowage lockers are outboard of the 6-foot-long settees as well as underneath. An overhead hatch and a single, fixed port on each side offer good lighting.

Forward of the saloon is the head to starboard, with a hanging locker opposite. The compact head compartment is unusual in that the sink slides out from underneath the deck, above the toilet. The small head also has a teak grating above the sump, making it possible to shower in the head. Fixed ports on each side offer lighting.

The V-berth uses a filler to make a roomy double bed, though it is only 6 feet long. Small stowage lockers are at the head of the V-berth and underneath the anchor locker. There are also shelves along the hull above the berth. Two fixed ports on the side and an overhead front hatch provide adequate lighting. Early models had stacked berths that looked suitable mostly for children, but we don’t think any of those were imported to the U.S.

Overall, with its narrow beam, long cockpit, and canoe stern, the LM32s interior room is comparable to a more-modern, broad-beamed, fat-stern 28-footer. At least LM avoided the folly of quarter-berths, which are wasted space on most boats this size. This is definitely a couples boat, and finding living or sleeping space for four people would be a push.

The rig is a conventional, single-spreader masthead sloop. The chainplates are close to the deckhouse, so the sidedecks are adequately wide, except at the back edge of the pilothouse, where it is a squeeze to get through.

A rigid boom-vang was standard for the LM32 mainsail, making up some for the lack of a traveller. A 150-percent furling genoa also was standard; smaller sails and a spinnaker were options. The boat we test sailed had only the standard main and 150, but had recently added a stack pack for mainsail handling.

Anyone buying a saltwater LM will want to scrutinize the rigging and chainplates carefully for corrosion. The boat we tested was a freshwater boat with zero rig issues after 28 years.

The LM32 engine is a Volvo MD17 three-cylinder, 35-horsepower diesel. Its plenty big to push the boat, even through headwinds and waves. The Volvo saildrive makes for a compact installation, and the entire engine/drive unit is contained in a waterproof and soundproofed compartment underneath the pilothouse sole. Testers noted that the engine was quiet and its installation offered good access.

The aluminum saildrive needs to be maintained carefully if used in saltwater, but weve heard of surprisingly few problems with corrosion or with the rubber hull seal. The saildrive came with a fixed prop-a folding prop being optional-and the boat we tested had the fixed. Performance would benefit from a folding prop.

On the LM32, the prop is well forward of the rudder, making the boat less maneuverable in reverse. Theres also little sidewise kick from the prop, so tight-quarter turning will be a challenge. In the LM30, the saildrive is much closer to the rudder-under the cockpit rather than under the pilothouse.

Original fuel tankage on the LM32 was 55 gallons, more than enough for normal cruising. In fact, were not big fans of such large tankage. Most coastal cruisers will eventually have fuel in the tank that is several years old, and this could lead to potential problems with algae and other contaminants.

The 55 gallons of water tankage is also adequate for coastal cruising, but the holding tank is only 15 gallons, and this could be an issue as states increase enforcement of pump-out rules. Unfortunately, there is no good place on the boat to install a larger tank.

The original electrical wiring was well done, although after 25 years there are almost always some cobbled-up wiring runs, and the breaker panel would benefit from expansion. The boat comes standard with four 90-amp batteries-housed directly ahead of the engine compartment underneath the pilothouse sole-and shorepower wiring.

The boat also came standard with basic sailing instruments-except a wind meter-and all were still working on the boat we sailed. A wheel-mounted autopilot was installed in the pilothouse. Most owners will want to upgrade to more modern instruments.

The standard deck hardware was satisfactory, in our opinion. Theres a small bowsprit, and our test boat carried a 33-pound Bruce anchor. The anchor locker offers plenty of room for adequate rode. The boat we tested had all chain rode and a windlass. Second and third anchors would have to be stowed in cockpit lockers.

As we noted, the sidedecks and toe-rail are acceptable, being skinny only at the back edge of the pilothouse, but testers did have a problem climbing up on top of the pilothouse-something that you would not do often anyway. The boarding ladder at the canoe stern could be a challenge for some, since theres so little deck space back there, but its do-able.

We were pleasantly surprised by the sailing ability of the LM32. With its pilothouse and canoe stern, you might expect it to sail like a motor sailor, but its nimble and relatively quick, much like a conventional modern sloop.

Conditions for our test sails were 8- to 10-knot winds, and later 10 to 14 knots winds, in relatively flat water, so we sailed with a full main and the 150-percent jib. Both Dacron sails were in excellent shape, of recent vintage. The LM32 sailed nearly to hull speed in the light air and definitely to hull speed in the heavier air.

She came about quickly and tacked easily through 90 degrees. Off the wind, she did very well on close and beam reaches, slowing down only when the wind went more than 120-degrees apparent. You wouldnt need a reef in the main until about 15 knots. Though narrow, the LM32 is a pretty stable boat.

Testers found steering from the pilothouse to be tricky. The sheets and other sail controls are all in the cockpit, behind the pilothouse, so the helmsman has to leave the helm to handle the sails or depend on crew.

The boat can be sailed from the cockpit, using the attachable tiller, but visibility is poor from the cockpit seats-the helmsman would have to stand up to steer the boat. For cruising, the autopilot would ease this problem, but most experienced sailors would have to adjust to the pilothouse.

LM boat owners seem to hold on to their boats for a long time. At presstime, 15 LMs were listed for sale in Europe, but only one was listed in the U.S. And the only boat sold in the U.S. in the previous year that we could find was actually exported to Europe. Prices varied from $43,000 to $73,000, which we think is very expensive for this size boat.

The appeal of LM boats is definitely in their appearance. If you like a pilothouse and the idea of a canoe stern, this boat is worth considering. Its well-made and sails well, better than most motorsailers we know. We would be hesitant to take one offshore (though a number have made long passages), but it would be a good coastal cruiser.

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Bukh is danish;-)

Good morning Recently I’ve bought a LM 32, the previous owner give me a very short documentation, thus I have some doubts. 1) How disconnect the whell steering for pilot with free tiller. 2) Do you Know if tfis LM 32 has black water reservoir? Thanks a lot

1) In the pilot house just left of the electrical switches is a T-bar to pull. This will disconnect the steering wheel. Reconnecting can be tricky, since both have to be well aligned. 2) Yes in the floor of the V-birth in the bow.

Happy sailing!

Dear Bart, These problems are solved, now I have another with the steering unit because has too much play. Do you know where can I shop ones? Thanks a lot.

I’ve had my LM 32 since the late 1980’s and sailed this boat through some of the roughest weather the Great Lakes could dish out with surprising safety. So far there have been no major malfunctions ! True it has been stored inside and well maintained, but frankly I’m impressed !

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LM 30 Boat for Sale

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• Manufacturer: LM
• Location: Gillingham
• LOA: 30'8" (9.35m)
• Beam: 10' 0'' (3.05m)
• Keel: Fin keel
• ID no.: 38353
• Heating: yes
• Watertank Size: 210 Litres
• Engine Make: Bukh
• Horsepower: 36hp
• Drive Type: Saildrive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 210 Litres
• Cruise Speed: 6
• Top Speed: 8.5
• Engine Hours Port: 3849

Broker Remarks

1980 LM30 A very much loved and well cared for example of this popular Danish motor sailor that really sails. A delightful sailing boat, ideal for coastal cruising, anchoring up and 'chilling' whilst watching the world go by. Comfortable, easily managed and maintained, if one really pins down what most folk want to do in a boat, this LM 30 provides it all. Slab reefing and Bow thruster will appeal to those looking for easy boating.

Accommodation

The LM 30 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins. Her designers have made really good use of the space available by designing the wheelhouse and cockpit to be an integral part of the accommodation. The saloon is closed off from the fore cabin with a concertina door and from the wheelhouse with a mahogany sliding door. The settees in the saloon convert to a single and a double with storage beneath upholstery finished in cream/beige velour. The fore cabin, separated from the heads has a double berth with a wardrobe containing hanging space and shelves opposite the heads which has a slide out washbasin. Storage beneath forepeak berth. A step up from the saloon leads through a sliding door to the wheelhouse with helm and galley. The galley is equipped with a two-burner gas hob, and fridge. The helm has a single seat, with a sliding Perspex hatch above the helm position. The cockpit offers extra room with comfortable lounging and all-round visibility, together with space for six around the foldaway dining table. Huge locker space under the cockpit seating. Webasto heating system. Radio/CD, TV.

Mechanical and Rigging

Sails and Spars Rigged as a masthead Bermudian sloop, deck stepped anodised mast and boom, plus whisker pole. Stainless steel standing rigging year unknown. Terylene running rigging, replaced as required. Slab reefing with lazyjacks, furling headsail. Winches 2 x Sheet winches (Lewmar 18) 2 x Halyard winches Lewmar 23) Sails 1 x Mainsail 1 x Genoa 1 x Cruising chute Mechanical System The LM30 is powered by a Bukh 36hp three-cylinder diesel engine (3849 hours as of May 21), indirect cooling system. Saildrive drive to a two bladed folding propellor. Single lever Morse control. With 4hp bow thruster. Fuel capacity of 210 litres. Approximate cruising speed of 6 knots with an approximate maximum speed of 8.5 knots. Last out of water maintenance May 2021. Electrical System 4 x 12-volt batteries charging from the engine alternator and 12-volt battery management system. 240-volt shore power connection with 240-volt ring main and immersion heate

Deck Equipment Anchor (CQR 35lbs) Kedge anchor Chain/Warp Mainsail cover Boom awning Cockpit enclosure Boarding ladder 8 x Fenders 4 x Mooring warps. Boat hook Navigation Equipment Compass Depth (Clipper) Speed/Log (Clipper) Windspeed/Direction (Navman) VHF Radio (Standard Horizon) GPS (Furuno) Autopilot (Navman) Navigation lights Masthead light Paper charts Clock/Barometer Safety Equipment 1 x Fire extinguisher Truma gas safety switch Deck light 1 x Horseshoe lifebuoy Bilge pump (manual) First aid kit Radar reflector Radar target enhancer (Echomax)

History and Construction Designed by Bent Juuls Andersen and built in Denmark by LM Glasfiber. The LM30 moulds were later moved to England, where production continued as the Scanyachts LM30 and later LM32 (this being based on the same hull mould and is virtually identical). In the early 1990s LM ceased production of boats to concentrate on making GRP blades for large wind turbines, in which field they are now the largest company worldwide. They were always capable of producing excellent mouldings and this has proved the test of time when one looks at 'Tangaroa'.

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