Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman 1090 Evolution Evolution 2019 vs Rodman 1250 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman 1090 Evolution Evolution 2019 vs Rodman 1250 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Rodman 1090 Evolution Evolution 2019 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Rodman 1250 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rodman 1250 2011 carries 322 gallons versus 188 gallons in the Rodman 1090 Evolution Evolution 2019. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rodman 1250 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rodman 1090 Evolution Evolution 2019 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rodman 1250 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rodman 1250 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rodman 1090 Evolution Evolution 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.10 ft
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length - Feet35.1
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inches504
Beam - Meters3.44
Beam - Meters4.21
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches166
Draft [max] - Detail2.46 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.75
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches36
Displacement19092.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal187.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal322
Fuel tank capacity - Liters709.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1218.9
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity66
Water capacity105
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots