Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman 890 2016 vs Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman 890 2016 vs Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 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 OB Outboard 2020 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rodman 890 2016 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rodman 890 2016 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rodman 890 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail29.20 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet29.2
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters8.9
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches350
Length overall - Inches372
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches132
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makeSuzuki
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeSuzuki
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158.5
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters599.99
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed28
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots