Design and Construction
RM Yachts builds its hulls using epoxy-impregnated Okoumé marine plywood reinforced by an internal galvanized steel frame, and the 1060 follows that house method with a resin-infused plywood hull and a GRP deck above that resin-and-glass construction. The twin-keel arrangement is central to the boat's character: paired with the 5ft 5in draught and a 9,700 lb displacement on a 34ft 8in overall length with 13ft 1in of beam, the twin keels let the boat dry out without legs, a genuine advantage for owners who cruise tidal shores.
Rig and Handling
The 1060 carries a cutter rig as standard, and Lombard gives it twin forestays with an optional bowsprit to build a flexible sailplan suited to shorthanded sailing a flexible sailplan for shorthanders. On deck, movement is unhindered by narrow passages: wide sidedecks and a foredeck described as vast as a helipad make routine sailing and anchoring work straightforward. The promised better performance comes from a low-displacement plywood hull, a 559-square-foot sail area driving a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 19.66, and the twin-keel configuration.
Accommodations
Below, light floods an open-plan layout with a bright colour scheme that reinforces the boat's airy brief. She sleeps four in the saloon plus a Breton berth forward, a berth arrangement that favors social cruising over private cabins. The trade-off is clear: the aft cabin and heads are cramped, yet the galley and chart table remain generously proportioned for practical voyaging. For a 35-footer the volume reads as generous, and the open saloon makes the boat feel larger than her length suggests.
The Verdict
The RM 1060 is a distinctive small cruiser that turns RM's plywood-and-steel construction into real-world benefits: easy grounding, low upkeep, and a bright, roomy interior wrapped around a shorthanded-friendly cutter rig. The small aft cabin and heads are the price paid for the open saloon and proper working stations.
Pros
- Resin-infused plywood hull with GRP deck and internal steel frame
- Twin keels allow drying out upright without legs
- Flexible cutter rig with twin forestays and optional bowsprit for shorthanded sailing
- Open-plan, light-filled interior with four saloon berths plus forward Breton berth
- Well-sized galley and chart table; wide sidedecks and vast foredeck
Cons
- Aft cabin and heads are quite small
- Limited privacy compared with compartmented 35-foot rivals
