The Brand New Rodman 'Spirit 31'

Thanks for the comments guys, the seats actually having a locking point every 5cm along the track so you can put them in any position, when boarding from a pontoon you can leave just a small gap in the centre to save having to open and close them each time, obviously the seats need to be closed whilst underway though!


There will be three versions of this model available, a Hardtop, Open and Flybridge, but it will be the Hardtop version that we'll take to SIBS. Feel free to come and give her a prod, I will be looking forward to hearing everyones views!
 
PaulGooch said:
Oki Doki.

I'm not convinced about the slidy setees, not sure where i'd put me rod holders :)
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Paul Paul Paul

The glass has to be half full, not half empty.

Think of the possibilities.

Slide the seats open for uptiding and for landing the monster fish you catch and close them for cruising, trolling and downtiding.
 
PaulGooch said:
It would, IMO, be nice if builders offered other engine options, rather than just Volvo engines.
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The problem with choice is that some poor bugger(s) always end up with the 'wrong' engines. Just ask anyone with a Sealine S41 fitted with 7.2l V8 Mercruiser Diesels - virtually unsaleable or slaeable at a substantial discount to the Yanmar powered boats which are discounted again from the, oh wait, most popular Volvos.

If Sealine had stuck with one engine manufacturer, at least all boats would be the same and no-one would have a lemon....
 
I'd like an option where the seat track forms a complete circle, always liked the Waltzers on the pier...
 
Nautorius said:
Wow,

I love it! If I was returning to the Northern Climate I would consider one. Will it fit in a 10m berth?

£110k seems sensible pricing as well,

Send us more Pics please (have you a layout)

Paul
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Hi Paul,

Thanks for your comments, I would love to be able to send you some more images but I have to hold off for a little bit i'm afraid, I can give you one more sneaky image of the saloon though. She will fit into a 10m berth, her L.O.A is 9.48m.

With regards to the layout I can tell you that there is a fixed double berth forwards, a single berth on the portside which will convert into a small double and seperate heads on the starboard side.

There's plenty of space forwards as well as she has nearly 3.4m beam.

Wangaero, love the idea of the Waltzer, that's go to be the next step!

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Looks great Ben and very much looking forward to seeing it at the show, it will be one of my first stops on the opening day. Seems like a lot of makers are going down the route of this sort of model and with Rodman build quality and 10 years hull warranty this promises to be an exciting new launch.

Of course my favourite is the fabulous Rodman Muse range and in particular the Rodman Muse 44
 
RodmanUK said:
Hi all, thanks for your comments on the new 31, really looking forward to getting her, we were at the factory last week giving her the once over.

Thanks for the comments Nautibusiness, always happy to help anyone that has any questions about the Roddies!

Thank you also Bajansailor for the info regarding photobucket, I shall remember this in the future.

With regards to the pricing we are still a little unsure but expect the 'on the water price' to start at around £110k Inc. for the single engine version, there will be an open and flybridge version to follow.

Love to hear any comments good or bad.

Cheers.
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Look even better with some Permateek decking on her Ben.

Rgs Kevin
 
Sorry to throw a spanner into your spiel but why would anyone want to swivel the seats? Firstly its hazardous, especially under way, because it leaves a gap through which kids and animals can fall thru and secondly, circular seating wastes space. I'd much rather have rectangular seating in the cockpit which maximises space. If you have to have sliding seating, at least do it the Sealine way which increases cockpit space. It strikes me as one of those features that you'd show off once and then get bored with. Whilst I'm in complaining mood, get your poncy Italian designer to round off some of those sharp edges inside; they could take your eye out
 
Deleted User said:
Sorry to throw a spanner into your spiel but why would anyone want to swivel the seats? Firstly its hazardous, especially under way, because it leaves a gap through which kids and animals can fall thru and secondly, circular seating wastes space. I'd much rather have rectangular seating in the cockpit which maximises space. If you have to have sliding seating, at least do it the Sealine way which increases cockpit space. It strikes me as one of those features that you'd show off once and then get bored with. Whilst I'm in complaining mood, get your poncy Italian designer to round off some of those sharp edges inside; they could take your eye out
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Hi Deleted User,

The swivel seats are there simply to increase the lounging space whilst at anchor or in the marina, they lock off in a closed position whilst underway to ensure you don't loose anyone overboard! I have seen the 31 in the flesh now and the cockpit is huge for her size. I totally agree with you about the sharp edges, but thankfully the images are just renders and not the finished product.

Sealines extending platform was a great idea in my view, I think they did an excellent job with that on the 42/5, but you had to move the boat forward to use it in a marina if your moored stern to, there will be no need for this with the circular seats.

Thank you for your comments Deleted User, like I said at the beginning I am very keen to hear peoples views good or bad.

Cheers.
 
I think it has a bit the same look as an Apreamare, which I like very much.

Inside needs work. The circa 2003 "wallpaper*" stuff is a bit old hat now.
 
benjenbav said:
Inside needs work. The circa 2003 "wallpaper*" stuff is a bit old hat now.
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I've refrained from commenting on insides in the hope that what we see in these pics is just what the guy who did the CG renderings had on his laptop's colour palette. If they actually intend building these boats with grey printed melamine woodgrain effect and some grey fabric on the ceilings that will be a big mistake. Don't order too many stock boats in that combo Ben!
 
jfm said:
I've refrained from commenting on insides in the hope that what we see in these pics is just what the guy who did the CG renderings had on his laptop's colour palette. If they actually intend building these boats with grey printed melamine woodgrain effect and some grey fabric on the ceilings that will be a big mistake. Don't order too many stock boats in that combo Ben!
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agree

overall it looks very stylish, but the true functionality will have to be experienced - helm seat, helm headroom, canvas arrangement?

one to watch
 
RodmanUK said:
Hi Deleted User,

The swivel seats are there simply to increase the lounging space whilst at anchor or in the marina, they lock off in a closed position whilst underway to ensure you don't loose anyone overboard! I have seen the 31 in the flesh now and the cockpit is huge for her size. I totally agree with you about the sharp edges, but thankfully the images are just renders and not the finished product.

Sealines extending platform was a great idea in my view, I think they did an excellent job with that on the 42/5, but you had to move the boat forward to use it in a marina if your moored stern to, there will be no need for this with the circular seats.

Thank you for your comments Deleted User, like I said at the beginning I am very keen to hear peoples views good or bad.

Cheers.
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Sorry to be pernickety but how can swivelling the seats increase the lounging space? It doesn't create any more space, just changes the view. So I take it there is an interlock which means that the seats must be in their closed position before the engines can be started? :)
 
"So I take it there is an interlock which means that the seats must be in their closed position before the engines can be started? "


Why would you expect that, you dont get such a thing to stop you starting the engines if you leave the transom door open on a sprts boat !

Cheerrs
 
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