Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rodman Muse 74 2011 vs Rodman Spirit 31 OB Outboard 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rodman Muse 74 2011 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 1 550 hp, the Rodman Muse 74 2011 has a 1 250-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 74 2011 carries 715 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 74 2011 is rated for 23 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 74 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rodman Muse 74 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 76,0 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 - Detail75.98 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet75.98
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters23.16
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches912
Length overall - Inches372
Beam - Meters5.67
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches223
Beam - Inches132
Draft [max] - Detail5.83 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.78
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches70
Draft [max] - Inches24
Displacement100310.30 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal715
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2706.57
Fuel tank capacity - Liters599.99
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepower1550 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1550 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 speed30
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity345
Water capacity29
Boat typePower
Boat typePower