Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman 1250 2011 vs Rodman Muse 44 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman 1250 2011 vs Rodman Muse 44 2008 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 Muse 44 2008 tops out at 370 hp. Engine specs for the Rodman 1250 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rodman Muse 44 2008 carries 352 gallons versus 322 gallons in the Rodman 1250 2011. 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 Muse 44 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Rodman 1250 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rodman Muse 44 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rodman Muse 44 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rodman 1250 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Detail44.00 ft
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet44
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Meters13.41
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inches528
Beam - Meters4.21
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches168
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Displacementnot available
Displacement31085.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal322
Fuel tank capacity - Gal352
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1218.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1332.46
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeVOLVO
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Performance
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed25
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed31
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity105
Water capacity26.4
Boat typePower
Boat typePower