RM 1200 (2010) — Twin-Keel Ocean-Going Sailing Yacht | Marc Lombard Design (Fora Marine)

The RM 1200 is the ideal sailing yacht for fast ocean passages and coastal cruising. Its twin-keel configuration (biquille / twin keel) allows the yacht to safely take the ground in tidal harbours, as well as access shallow anchorages that are inaccessible to most conventional fin-keel yachts.

Designed by renowned naval architect Marc Lombard and built by Fora Marine using epoxy plywood, this model is internationally recognised for its exceptional structural strength, low weight and outstanding sailing performance.

Key Specifications

• Make and model: RM 1200

• Builder: Fora Marine

• Designer: Marc Lombard

• Year of manufacture: 2010

• Overall length: 11.99 m (11.98 m)

• Beam: 4.22 m

• Draft: 1.80 m (twin-keel version)

• Construction: Epoxy plywood

• Engine: Volvo Penta D2 diesel (55 hp / 40 hp) – approximately 2,700–2,770 engine hours

• Transmission: Saildrive (complete drive leg/seal replaced in 2022/2023)

• Capacity: 10 people for coastal sailing / 8 people for ocean passages

• Flag: French

• CE certification: Category A (Ocean)

Major Refit and Upgrades (2022–2023)

• Complete repainting of the topsides above the waterline in 2023

• Refreshed interior varnish finishes (2023)

• Brand-new mainsail (2023)

• Brand-new primary anchor system and chain (2023)

• Brand-new Saildrive drive leg (2022/2023)

• Standing rigging replaced (2023)

Rigging and Sails

• Mainsail: New in 2023, with 3 reef points, lazy bag and lazy jacks

• Furling genoa

• Furling staysail

• Asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers + gennaker

• Standing rigging: Completely replaced in 2023

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• Complete professional NKE electronics package

• High-performance NKE autopilot

• MaxSea chartplotting/navigation system integrated with an AIS transceiver

• Powerful dedicated marine PC with a monitor at the navigation station

• Radar, depth sounder, speed log, wind indicator/anemometer and fixed VHF radio

Energy Independence and Deck Comfort

• Power: Solar panels + hydro generator for electrical self-sufficiency at sea

• Water: Dessalator watermaker for fresh-water independence

• Deck protection: Rigid sprayhood over the companionway, providing excellent protection for the crew in the cockpit

• Climate control and heating: Independent warm-air heating system (Pulse Air Heating) and air conditioning

• Dinghy: Ax3 inflatable boat (2010) with a 2.3 hp two-stroke outboard engine (2023)

• Battery charger, 220 V shore-power connection, deck shower and swimming ladder

Accommodation and Interior

Designed with passage-making safety in mind, the yacht features berths fitted with anti-roll lee cloths:

• Forward cabin: Double berth (1.40 × 2.00 m) with lee cloths

• Aft cabin: Double berth (1.35 × 2.00 m)

• Saloon: 2 sea berths (0.60 × 2.20 m) and 2 sofas fitted with lee cloths

• Technical compartment / storage: +1 additional berth with a lee cloth

• Bathroom (1): Shower, washbasin and toilet

• Galley: Refrigerator, gas cooker with burners and oven, pressurised hot and cold water system

Offshore Safety

• Emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

• Offshore life jackets with automatic inflation and safety jacklines

• Life raft for 8 people (2020 model)

• Complete safety equipment for offshore sailing (Category A)

Summary

This RM 1200 is fully prepared to set sail, meticulously maintained and equipped for the most demanding ocean routes. With a complete maintenance log and substantial recent upgrades, it is an exceptionally reliable and fast yacht, well suited to circumnavigation.

Viewings are available by prior appointment. Full documentation is available on request.