rodman 1100 fisher

[mickyspec]

just wondering if anyone has any direct first hand experience of these boats?

the wide walkaround decks would be ideal for my application

the fuel tanks seeem a little on the small side though

thanks lads

http://www.topbarcos.com/barcos-ocasion/rodman-1100-fisher-1219165058

 

[Grampus]

We've got a Rodman 1250 which is pretty close. The website spec sheet for the 1250 says '274 litres' of fuel - which is just silly. I'm not sure of the exact volume of the tank but it's around 1450 litres in reality - best check with RBS, the dealers, for an accurate figure.

Typically I refill the tank to the brim when I've used about 1100 litres - the EVC provides a very accurate readout of consumption which matches the pump readings exactly at refilling. With 1100 litres used, there's about a 'third' still showing on the gauge.

We have IPS 500s and the full set of engine software management read outs. At every speeds from 15 to 30 knots we get 1.25 mpg. Typical mixed cruising gives over 2 mpg, which I think is pretty reasonable for a 13 tonne boat that is happy to run anywhere from 5 to 35 knots.

The boat is a total dream - very dry, and a soft, kind, comfortable ride - also the walk round decks are so very safe - my wife has never been keen on boats nor being out at sea, but she loves the Rodman too.

We've added and modified the boat to suit our requirements, Rodmans are very adaptable in that respect - and with the dark blue hull they look fantastic - but I'm biased.

galps

 

[Nautibusiness]

The one advertised is a lot older than the Rodmans I have experience of.
It does look underpowered by some margin, but the tank size is typical for most boats of this type of size from Europe.

Rodman hulls are very good, but from limited experience, the older ones can be a bit quirky in their layout.

It's cheap as chips, but I'd be most concerend about it having a soggy bottom and those little engines...

 

[BartW]

if you don't mind to search and buy a boat in Spain,
You may want to look here,
http://www.cosasdebarcos.com/nav_ba...dman&eslora=11&any=-2&precio=-2&provincias=-2

Yes I also like the rodman's, (no real experience though)
we had 2 Faetons,(bought in Spain)
and now a Karnic,
all in the same league
perhaps also look at beneteau

 

[mickyspec]

hi guys

a small update

a spanish broker has emailed me with some fuel burn numbers

check out 80 LITRES AN HOUR at 18 KNOTS

not much range at that rate

regards

mike

 

[Nautibusiness]

hi guys

a small update

a spanish broker has emailed me with some fuel burn numbers

check out 80 LITRES AN HOUR at 18 KNOTS

not much range at that rate

regards

mike

I am guessing that will be nearly WOT hence the relatively high fuel figures.

The dramatically bigger 1250 on shafts only burns 100 litres at 20 knots with engines of more than double that size as it is barely working.