The RM Yachts RM 1370 Fin keel Fin keel 2017 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — RM Yachts RM 1370 Fin keel Fin keel 2017 at 48,5 ft versus RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 at 48,5 ft. At 29 183 lbs and 29 183 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.

Both boats are rated for 14 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 — 29 183 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Fin keel Fin keel 2017 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.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The RM Yachts RM 1370 Fin keel Fin keel 2017 draws 8,0 ft, compared to 6,5 ft for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017. That 1,5-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 1370 Fin keel Fin keel 2017 uses cutter rigging.

Hull speed is rated at 8,8 knots for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 and 8,8 knots for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Fin keel Fin keel 2017.