2022 – Rodman 1290 Evolution
“Rodman 1290 Evolution is the total renewal of one of the iconic models, the Rodman 1250.”
This Rodman Evolution 1290 is a perfect balance between a motor cruiser and a fishing cruiser. Designed for rough seas, this offshore cruiser will not only give you stability and performance, but the vast space makes this a usable family boat. Based on the Rodman 1250 hull they have evolved the design to make the 1290 a much more practical and luxurious cruiser.
Stepping onboard you are greeted with a large cockpit space, either side has fold-down seating with various bait wells at the back and in the wet bar that can also be used for wet storage. This boat is shaft driven which means that there is an enormous lazarette perfect for paddle boards or tenders.
The saloon is light and airy with the addition of a pop-up TV and a sideboard that turns into the galley. The addition of the side door on the 1290 makes the boat easier to berth single-handed with the midship cleat just outside. The helm is very well laid out and the addition of the rather luxurious helm seats makes the experience more comfortable.
She has two cabins, the master benefits from two large hull windows and an additional skylight flooding the room with natural light. The aft cabin has two single beds but is the full width of the boat. Both cabins share the one heads with a separate shower.
She is powered by Twin Volvo Penta D6 – 480 engines, the largest engine option, which can push the boat to a speed of 30-32 knots. These engines have been serviced this year by Golden Arrow.
She has an impressive standard specification with loads of extras including:
Blinds in saloon, cabins and head
Individual covers in Admiral Navy for flybridge Instrument/helm seats
Individual cover in Admiral Navy for Flybridge seating
Flybridge tonneau cover – Admiral Navy
Garmin reversing camera
Port and starboard cockpit side seats with cushions
2 x Extra grab handrails on transom
2 x stainless steel cupholders on the flybridge
Two extra cleats on mid-ship
Two extra cleats on the bathing platform
Cockpit Bimini
2 large lift-out storage boxes in the cockpit
Bow thruster
Coloured hull – Rodman dark blue
Black antifoul
Foredeck sunbathing cushions with full separate cover
Lenco Trim Tabs
Webasto Heating System
Garmin electrics to include: 7412 XSV chart plotter on the lower station, 12” flybridge repeater, DSC 200i VHF,
AIS transponder send and receive, Garmin GMR Radar, 1KW transducer and extra Volvo Penta engine
instrumentation in chart plotter on the flybridge
1 x extra cockpit light (3 in total)
1 extra double 240v socket in the saloon
Upgraded carpet in cabins to a luxury option
Upgraded flooring in saloon – laminate
Exterior window covers for screen and windows
Galley upgraded worktop
Flexiteak Synthetic decking to bathing platform and cockpit area
She is a really impressive sea-going boat and won’t be around for long!
