The RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 vs RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin 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 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 at 29,2 ft versus RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 at 29,2 ft. At 9 259 lbs and 9 259 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 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 16 gal and 16 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 9 259 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 and 9 259 lbs for the RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin keel 2013. 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 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 draws 6,2 ft, compared to 4,1 ft for the RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin keel 2013. That 2,1-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 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 uses Sloop rigging. The RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 20 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,2 knots for the RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 and 7,2 knots for the RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013.
Bottom line: The RM Yachts RM 890 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 and RM Yachts RM 890 Twin keel Twin keel 2013 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.