Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman Muse 44 2008 vs Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman Muse 44 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 370 hp, the Rodman Muse 44 2008 has a 70-hp advantage over the Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rodman Muse 44 2008 carries 352 gallons versus 159 gallons in the Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020. 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 Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 caps at 9. 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 Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 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 - Detail44.00 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet44
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters13.41
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches528
Length overall - Inches372
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inches132
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches24
Displacement31085.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal352
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1332.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters599.99
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Performance
Cruising speed25
Cruising speed28
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed31
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity26.4
Water capacity29
Boat typePower
Boat typePower