Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman 1250 2011 vs Rodman Spirit 31 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman 1250 2011 vs Rodman Spirit 31 2014 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 Spirit 31 2014 tops out at 170 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 118 gallons in the Rodman Spirit 31 2014. 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 Spirit 31 2014 caps at 9. 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 Spirit 31 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inches372
Beam - Meters4.21
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Displacementnot available
Displacement13889.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal322
Fuel tank capacity - Gal118
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1218.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters446.68
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
Horsepower170 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower170 hp
Performance
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed17
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed27
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity105
Water capacity29
Boat typePower
Boat typePower