LM 27 (1982) for sale in Levington, United Kingdom

£24,995 GBP
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Summary

Behold the "Gypsy II", a stunning LM 27, celebrated for its stellar construction and enduring performance. Manufactured in 1982, this double-end motor-sailer promises a delightful venture across the creeks and rivers of the East Coast. Her sleek design is not just pleasing to the eye but is also functional with a shallow draft, ideal for exploration. Housed within the 8.36 metre overall length and 2.74 metre beam is a cosy, accommodating interior for six. The saloon features two settee berths convertible to doubles, and an adjacent separate heads compartment. Benefiting from an engine replacement in 2010 with a Sole Mini 29, she runs smooth with a manageable 310 engine hours. Further boasting a robust masthead rigged sloop, furlex headsail furling system, and generous deck facilities, this LM 27 model provides a perfect balance between power and elegance. Whether you're a discerning sailor or an adventurous novice, Gypsy II, beautifully preserved and ready for the season, invites you aboard for sailing trips to remember.

General information
Make/model
LM 27
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Gypsy II
Year
1982
Designer
LM
Length overall
8.36 metres
Length waterline
7.11 metres
Beam
2.74 metres
Draft
0.94 metres
Displacement
4,000 kg
Keel
Full Keel
Location
Levington, United Kingdom

About this LM 27

English

The well known LM 27 needs no introduction - this hugely successful and well built double ender has become a modern classic. A proper little motorsailer with good performance under sail or power. The shallow draft makes her ideal for exploring the creeks and rivers of the East Coast and beyond. Bring offers! "Gypsy II" is presented in a lovely condition and is ready for the season ahead.

Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681

Accommodation

The accommodation offers six berths in two cabins. V berth forward with infill and stowage under. Opening hatch to deck. In saloon two settee berths both converting to doubles. Fixed table with drop leaves. Separate heads compartment to port with a marine toilet and washbasin. Hanging locker opposite. Steps up to open wheelhouse with helm to starboard and galley opposite. Two burner gas cooker. Stainless steel sink. Refrigerator. Good sized cockpit with fold down cockpit table. Eberspacher cabin heater.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the cockpit, Sole Mini 29, three cylinder 27hp marine diesel engine fitted new in 2010. Electric start. Seawater cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to fixed pitch three bladed propeller. Single lever control. Approximately 120 litre fuel capacity. Rope cutter. Approximately 310 engine hours. Regularly serviced by the local Sole dealer. Recently had new heat exchanger, fuel pump and water pump.

Electrical Systems

  • 12 volt domestic battery - 2020
  • 12 volt engine start battery - 2020
  • Alternator charging
  • 240 volt shore power system with outlets

Sails & Spars

Masthead rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (approximately 2010). Terylene running rigging. Furlex headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail. Two halyard winches. Two sheet winches. 

  • Mainsail - last valeted 2022
  • Genoa - last valeted 2022

Deck Equipment

  • 10kg Bruce anchor with chain
  • Manual anchor windlass
  • Danforth kedge anchor
  • Coachroof grabrails
  • Cockpit enclosure
  • Wheelhouse window covers
  • Cockpit table
  • Stainless steel boarding ladder
  • Various warps and fenders
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Stackpack sail bag
  • A-frame for mast lowering

Navigation Equipment

  • Steering compass
  • NASA speed & log instrument
  • NASA depth instrument
  • NASA wind instrument
  • Navman DSC VHF
  • Garmin GPSmap 556 chartplotter

Safety Equipment

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Engine room fire extinguisher
  • Gas alarm
  • Smoke alarm
  • MOB sling
  • Radar reflector
  • Horn
  • Electric bilge pump
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Provision for tiller steering

Construction

Built in 1982 by LM Yachts to their own design. White GRP hull with style stripes. Black rubber rubbing strake. White GRP superstructure with moulded non-slip to decks. Aft cockpit. Long keel. Keel hung rudder. Wheel steering with the provision to use a tiller as well. Self draining gas bottle stowage locker. Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardwires. Self draining anchor stowage locker.

Last surveyed in 2023.

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Sole Mini 29
Engine hours
310
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
120 litres
Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Suffolk

Suffolk Yacht Harbour Levington
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP10 OLN
United Kingdom
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