Choosing a cruising sailboat is an exciting experience. There are a number of questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when choosing a fast cruising yacht: the type of sailing (coastal cruising, blue water cruising, etc.), The time you intend to spend on board: year-round liveaboard, day trips, etc.), the number of people on board, the right size of yacht, and the configuration options you want.
RM yachts are delivered with a great standard of equipment (beyond the market’s average yacht). Because all owners are different, and all the navigations (blue water cruising, transatlantic, ocean crossing, coastal cruising, etc.) are too, we have built a list of additional options available to make sure you can fully personalize your future yacht.
These options are suitable for both performance and comfort:
Standing rigging :
A carbon mast will help you save weight at the top and increase stiffness while reducing displacement. Speed will consequently increase.
Choice of appendices type :
A twin-keel yacht will make beaching easy and stable. For coastal cruising, a version with a lifting keel will be ideal for approaching coves and spending the night at anchor.
sail plan :
In addition to the basic configuration (main sail and genoa), when choosing their cruising sailboat, our customers usually pick up a few more white sails to get the best of the cutter rigging and adapt the sail area to the weather conditions: a furling staysail is quite usual for heavy weather, and gennaker for light airs. Trade winds passages will welcome a symmetrical spinnaker.
Deck Plan :
German sheet display to facilitate action from the helm stations, electric winches, 3D trimming for foresails, control panels behind the wheels, folding cockpit table, davits with solar panels, etc. All these options being greatly appreciated for solo sailors or short-handed crews.
Interior layout and design :
Upholstery, colors, number of cabins, additional equipment such as freezer, water-maker, extra fresh water, or fuel tanks, etc. Each RM sailing yacht is different and will match her owner’s expectations.
hull color :
all RM Yachts are personalized by their owners. From a color pattern, they give a personal touch to their modern wooden yachts by picking up a lacquer. Citrus yellow? Navy blue? Carmin red? If you are lacking inspiration, check out our RM Stories to find more nuances!
