Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman 890 2016 vs Rodman Spirit 31 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman 890 2016 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 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 2014 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 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rodman Spirit 31 2014 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 - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Displacementnot available
Displacement13889.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makeVOLVO
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeSuzuki
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal118
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters446.68
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower170 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower170 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed17
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed27
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots