With the RM980, we designed a 32-foot sailboat built for a mixed sailing program: short or long passages, coastal cruising, or day sailing. Like all our models — and thanks to our partners at Marc Lombard Design Group — this new RM980 is a direct evolution of offshore racing. This heritage makes it easy to handle while delivering high average speeds, offering greater autonomy and comfort during cruising.
WOOD
THE SOUL OF OUR YACHTS IS MADE OF WOOD
This noble material confers to all RM Yachts this one-of-a-kind look and feel. Used through a unique building process for the last 30 years, it guarantees as much new helm sensations than an unmatched interior well-being. Our plywood-epoxy hulls are not only a source of safety at sea, but also environment-friendly.
Marc Lombard Design Group
1,69M/1,98M
9,80M
3,70M
2x80L
Glass-reinforced plywood
4 200KG
Volvo Penta/Nanni 20 CV
Glass Sandwich
65L
52M²
18.5M²
33M²
33M²
95M²
One of the most visible developments on the RM980 is the standard double rudder, which provides true power steering for our sailboats.
The shape of our hulls with very full water intakes, very large waterline widths and a chine that runs from front to back increases the stability of the shape and prevents the boat from pitching in waves, while offering unprecedented interior volume in the bow and saloon.
This induced stability of shape also allows us to propose an exceptional under-pilot behavior, guaranteeing high average speeds.
This hull retains its width right up to the transom. This allows for flatter sailing and better control thanks to the omnipresence of the twin rudders, even in rough conditions or when the boat is surfing.
We have also adopted the RM1080’s modular cockpit: the boundary between inside and outside disappears, and we benefit from unprecedented protection on a yacht of this size… In mild conditions, just imagine the giant sunbathing area !
The mast appears to be set back towards the middle of the boat, but this is not for aesthetic reasons; it is a question of balance and power. Moving the mast back enlarges the forward triangle.
This allows larger headsails (genoa, staysail, code 0, spinnaker) to be used without the mast being too high. It also makes it easier to change sails when tacking.
It is also an opportunity to use two headsails together, such as the staysail and the spinnaker, in order to stabilise laminar flow in the sails.
In terms of balance, we have centred the weight on this new RM980, seeking to prevent the bow from sinking into the water, especially at high speed.
Moving the mast back effectively shift the centre of gravity towards the rear. This helps the boat to “plane”, which is crucial for fast boats.
