Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman 1250 2011 vs Rodman Muse 54 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman 1250 2011 vs Rodman Muse 54 2016 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 54 2016 tops out at 725 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 1250 2011 carries 322 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Rodman Muse 54 2016. 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 54 2016 is rated for 16 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 54 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rodman Muse 54 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 54,7 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 - Detail54.70 ft
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet54.7
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Meters16.67
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inches656
Beam - Meters4.21
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches187
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.34 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches40
Displacementnot available
Displacement60627.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal322
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1218.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2498.37
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower725 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower725 hp
Performance
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed27
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity105
Water capacity171
Boat typePower
Boat typePower