LM MERMAID 290
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.36 ft |
| LWL | 24.61 ft |
| Beam | 9.51 ft |
| Draft | 4.43 ft |
| Displacement | 8,598 lb |
| Ballast | 3,637.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
About the LM MERMAID 290
The LM Mermaid 290 is a compact, well-regarded Danish cruiser designed by an unknown designer and built by LM Glasfiber A/S between 1985 and 1988. With a production run of only 60 hulls, this rare vessel offers a blend of European build quality and manageable dimensions for its era.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for coastal cruisers and couples seeking a low-maintenance, easy-to-handle package that balances comfort with manageable single-handed sailing capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 8598.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.86, the Mermaid 290 is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker, though its solid construction allows for protected offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Nauticat 29 and the Beneteau First 28, as they share similar beam widths, displacement ranges, and the same focus on comfortable, stable coastal cruising in the mid-1980s.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LM MERMAID 290 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.36ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LM MERMAID 290yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a LM MERMAID 290? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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