Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman Muse 54 2016 vs Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman Muse 54 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 725 hp, the Rodman Muse 54 2016 has a 425-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 Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 carries 159 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 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 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 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 - Detail54.70 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet54.7
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters16.67
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches656
Length overall - Inches372
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches187
Beam - Inches132
Draft [max] - Detail3.34 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches24
Displacement60627.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2498.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters599.99
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepower725 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower725 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Performance
Cruising speed27
Cruising speed28
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity171
Water capacity29
Boat typePower
Boat typePower