The RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 vs RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 measures 48,5 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 at 44,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 tips the scales at 29 183 lbs — 1 625 lbs less than the RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 at 27 558 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 carries 93 gallons versus 87 gallons in the RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 is rated for 14 passengers, while the RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 27 558 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 and 29 183 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 6,5 ft and 6,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 uses cutter rigging. The RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 75 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 8,8 knots for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 and 8,7 knots for the RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013.
Bottom line: The RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 at 48,5 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The RM Yachts RM 1360 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 at 44,7 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.