The RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 vs RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 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 19,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 at 29,2 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 — 19 924 lbs more than the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 at 9 259 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 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 carries 93 gallons versus 16 gallons in the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin 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 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 caps at 8. 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.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 displaces 29 183 lbs — a 19 924-lb difference over the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 at 9 259 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 6,5 ft and 6,2 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 is rigged as a cutter while the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 carries Sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. Helm style differs too: the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 uses a 2 wheels versus a 1 tiller on the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013. Wheel helms give better leverage and visibility on larger boats; tillers offer direct feedback and simplicity on smaller ones. The RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 20 hp.

Hull speed is rated at 8,8 knots for the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 and 7,2 knots for the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the RM Yachts RM 1370 Swing keel Swing keel 2017 carries 159 gallons versus 32 gallons on the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.