LM 30

£33,000.00
  • Boat REF#  ·  342333
  • LOA  ·  9.35m
  • Year  ·  1985
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 36hp, Bukh 36 SME (1985)
  • Lying  ·  East Coast Scotland
Boatshed Scotland
Boatshed Scotland
Ian Sawkins

Extra Details

Designer Bent Juul Andersen
Builder LM Glassfibre, Denmark
Lying East Coast Scotland
Fuel capacity 181.0 ltr (39.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 181.0 ltr (39.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/08/2016

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 36hp
Engine make and model Bukh 36 SME (1985)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller & Wheel
Drive saildrive
Prop(s) 3 Blade Fixed (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots
Engine spares

Engine Serviced March 2025
Spare sail drive
Spare propeller

Dimensions

LOA 9.35m
LWL 8.00m
Beam 3.12m
Draft Min 1.49m
Draft Max 1.49m
Displacement 5,080kg (11,201.4lbs)
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1985) with stainless steel standing rigging (2015)

Sails

Mainsail - Roller boom ()
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails 2 Cruising Chute with Socks ()
2 Spinnaker Chute with Socks ()
Spinnaker gear

Winter Cover Extra Cover For Cockpit

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Gelcoat finish

Antifouled Mar 2025
History of work carried out

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Electric Quick windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(Bruce)
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
4hp outboard, yamaha, Short Shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Raymarine pilothouse vhf/ dsc radio has been fitted.
A second station vhf/dsc radio has been added in the cockpit.

Raymarine Hbrid touch , chart plotter , AIS & Radar

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn
Boarding ladder
Security Alarm
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

A well-found cruising yacht offering practicality, comfort, and recent upgrades – ideal for coastal adventures.

This LM 30, designed by renowned naval architect Bent Juul Andersen and built by LM Glassfibre, Denmark in 1985, is a solidly constructed bilge-keel sloop that combines seaworthiness with ease of handling.

Currently lying on Scotland’s East Coast, she presents a compelling opportunity for those seeking a capable and well-equipped cruiser.

Strong & Reliable – GRP hull with bilge keels for stability and shallow-draft versatility.

Dependable Engine – Bukh 36 SME diesel (36hp, 1985), recently serviced (March 2025), with spare saildrive & propeller.

Comfortable Accommodation – five berths in two cabins (two doubles + one single), pressurised water system, and a two-burner gas stove.

Furling headsail, roller boom mainsail, two cruising chutes with socks, plus spinnaker gear for versatile performance.

Recent Upgrades – antifouled (March 2025), standing rigging renewed (2015), and includes a winter cover & cockpit enclosure.

Raymarine HybridTouch chart plotter with AIS & radar integration.

Twin VHF/DSC radios (pilothouse and cockpit stations)
Autopilot, echo sounder, wind/speed/log instruments
Electric Quick windlass (remote-controlled) with Bruce anchor.

Avon inflatable dinghy + 4hp Yamaha outboard
Cockpit cover & full enclosure for all-weather protection.

Bilge pumps (manual + electric), LPG & CO detectors
Life jackets, danbuoy, emergency steering capability
Security alarm & boarding ladder.

A well-maintained and thoughtfully equipped cruising yacht, this LM 30 is ready for her next owner to enjoy coastal exploration with confidence.

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

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

1 year

Why are you selling her?

No time to sail

Where have you sailed her?

East Coast Scotland

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