The RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019 vs RM Yachts RM 1180 Lifting keel Lifting keel 2019 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019 at 42,1 ft versus RM Yachts RM 1180 Lifting keel Lifting keel 2019 at 42,1 ft. At 15 432 lbs and 15 432 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the RM Yachts RM 1180 Lifting keel Lifting keel 2019 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 28 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 15 432 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019 and 15 432 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 1180 Lifting keel Lifting keel 2019. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The RM Yachts RM 1180 Lifting keel Lifting keel 2019 draws 10,6 ft, compared to 7,5 ft for the RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019. That 3,1-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.

The RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019 uses Sloop rigging. The RM Yachts RM 1180 Fin keel Fin keel 2019 has a documented auxiliary engine of 50 hp.