The RM Yachts RM 800 1992 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — RM Yachts RM 800 1992 at 26,5 ft versus RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 at 29,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 tips the scales at 9 259 lbs — 3 814 lbs less than the RM Yachts RM 800 1992 at 5 445 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 10 hp for the RM Yachts RM 800 1992 and 20 hp for the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

Both boats are rated for 8 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.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 displaces 9 259 lbs — a 3 814-lb difference over the RM Yachts RM 800 1992 at 5 445 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.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 draws 6,2 ft, compared to 3,1 ft for the RM Yachts RM 800 1992. 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 800 1992 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. For auxiliary power the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 carries a 20-hp engine against 10 hp on the RM Yachts RM 800 1992. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.

Hull speed is rated at 7,2 knots for the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 and 6,8 knots for the RM Yachts RM 800 1992. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the RM Yachts RM 800 1992 carries 53 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.