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Lm 28
Designer: Bent Juul Andersen  ·  Builder: Lm Glasfiber A/S (Den)  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Lm 28

Danish designer Bent Juul Andersen created this solid coastal cruiser for LM Glasfiber during the 1980s, combining Scandinavian build quality with practical sailing characteristics. The Lm 28's long keel configuration and substantial 8,000-pound displacement make it a reassuringly stable platform for extended coastal passages and moderate offshore work. With its masthead sloop rig and well-balanced sail plan, this boat offers predictable handling that appeals to both novice and experienced sailors. The 24.58-foot waterline generates respectable performance while maintaining the comfort and seaworthiness that characterizes Danish design philosophy from this era. A moderate comfort ratio of 24.07 suggests good motion characteristics in choppy conditions, while the capsize screening formula of 1.9 indicates reasonable stability for coastal and near-offshore sailing. Built between 1982 and 1991 with 325 hulls produced, the Lm 28 represents solid fiberglass construction from LM Glasfiber's respected Danish facility. The long keel design provides excellent directional stability and forgiving sailing characteristics, making it particularly suitable for couples or small families seeking a capable coastal cruiser. While not designed for racing, its moderate sail area to displacement ratio delivers satisfying performance under a variety of conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.00 ft / 8.53 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.58 ft / 7.49 m
Beam 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 4.42 ft / 1.35 m
Displacement 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg
Ballast 2,500.00 lb / 1,134 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 355.00 ft² / 32.98 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bent Juul Andersen
Builder LM Glasfiber A/S (DEN)
First Built 1982
Last Built 1991
Number Built 325
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
14.25
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
31.25
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
240.49
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
24.07
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.9
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.64 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 834.36 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Model 2003
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 28
Fuel Capacity 37 gals / 140 L
Water Capacity 37 gals / 140 L
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