RM1080 (11 meters), the bluewater cruiser with convertible cockpit

It is currently still under development, codenamed RM-K, but the French shipyard has just unveiled some images of the forthcoming RM1080, a 36-foot (10.80-meter) convertible cockpit. With modern lines, again designed by Marc Lombard, an inverted foredeck, a pronounced knee from the stern to the bow, and a large dolphin bay, the RM1080 has an innovative cockpit that can be adapted according to the needs of the moment (sailing or relaxing) for comfortable and safe cruising.

The convertible cockpit of RM1080

A distinctive feature of this RM 1080 is its convertible full beam (full-beam) cockpit. Like any good bluewater cruiser, the cockpit is well protected. Because of its width, the paramaras extend all the way to the gunwale, causing water flowing over the deck to drain completely into the sea. The central part is even more protected thanks to the semi-rigid sprayhood that covers the cockpit and the winches for maneuvering.

As for cockpit convertibility, the benches can be configured in different ways depending on the intended use of the boat: with or without backrests, with or without mattresses. With these different combinations, it is possible to have two large aft sundecks that can accommodate up to 4 people, a record for a boat of this size.

At the stern, in addition to the two rudder wheels, there is the option of a mainsail carriage for better sail adjustment.

Interior

The interior design includes an entrance hall with only 3 steps from which the kitchen area and the square are accessed. These are slightly raised above the rest of the interior to allow a 180° view of the horizon without the need for a very pronounced deckhouse. In fact, the exterior lines of the boat are very sleek.

As a long-cruise boat, it could not be missing on this RM1080, in addition to a real chart table, a draining closet where to keep oilskins and clothing for bad weather. Aft , in addition to a cabin and bathroom, is a technical room for maintenance and access to facilities. In the bow, however, is the master cabin.

The philosophy behind this project

Eric Levet and Hp Schipman of Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group said “Since our first RM 800 in 1991, many things have evolved around the RM concept (the 1986 RM 900 was designed by Bruno Devriesse). With RM Shipyard, we have always designed and built its evolutions around the pleasure of sailing beautiful monohulls with a panoramic view, good speed in all gaits, comfortable and well thought out for life on board, both at sea and in port. The hull material is a mix of plywood and epoxy resin, the use of which, unparalleled in the history of modern yachting, enables us to design original, high-performance yachts, limiting the need for molded 100% glass-polyester composite hulls. The new RM-K (RM1080, ed.) offers greater safety at sea, more interior and exterior space, and greater ease of movement. The hull is powerful and bulky, but not overly forward, for good passage over waves. Its balanced sail plan between mainsail and genoa is easy to handle from the highly protected cockpit.”

The first RM1080 hull is scheduled to be launched in July 2024, and we expect to see it in the water at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle in September 2024.

RM1080 – Data Sheet

Hull length 10.80 m
Maximum width 4 m
Draft (double/single keel) 1.72 / 2.04 m
Standard displacement 5,500 kg
Sail area 78 sqm
Water tank 80 / 120 L
Fuel tank 2 x 150 L
Volvo Penta 30 hp engine
Designer Marc Lombard
Italian Importer YachtSynergy

James Barbaro