TerryW

Has a single Volvo Penta D4-225.  Lives in Northney Marina at the moment. 

That was me. 2012 ish. Had a new GM engine from repower Marine in the west country. The flaming heads were faulty. No effective warantee. Guilt forced Repower to serll me new heads at cost. I fitted them and the engine was fantastic ever since. cost me about £500 on top of a new engine at £3500.  Still not too bad for 260HP of marine power. Has been dead reliable ever since. The boat is for sale in Ideal Boats if anyone fancies it.
This is the new V8 lump going in.

It has enough freeboard without an "upstairs" although spotting the marlin would be fun.  Had a holiday in San Miguel recently great place. Saw the whales and dolphins. Very cool.

I might have knicked the photo from "saintly". Mine is the same but the material on the seats is a little less well presented. I'll give them a refurb in the Spring. At the mo, I am going over all the mechanics and electronics although it seems ok save for a patch of work on the D4 heat exchanger that my Marine Engineer (Tom) found when doing the pre-purchase inspection. I am going to get the expert to re-condition that little area so that I have the engine in a known condition as it hasn't got proper service records. I always keep an in-depth record for my own peace of mind and the next owner's pleasure.

I might have knicked the photo from "saintly". Mine is the same but the material on the seats is a little less well presented. I'll give them a refurb in the Spring. At the mo, I am going over all the mechanics and electronics although it seems ok save for a patch of work on the D4 heat exchanger that my Marine Engineer (Tom) found when doing the pre-purchase inspection. I am going to get the expert to re-condition that little area so that I have the engine in a known condition as it hasn't got proper service records. I always keep an in-depth record for my own peace of mind and the next owner's pleasure.

The girlfriend is actively involved and very keen on the boat. The interior isn't that fantastic at the moment and also needs some inventiveness. The photo is of the interior, I guess the factory fit. Not bad but can be improved a lot. 

The girlfriend is actively involved and very keen on the boat. The interior isn't that fantastic at the moment and also needs some inventiveness. The photo is of the interior, I guess the factory fit. Not bad but can be improved a lot. 

The girlfriend is actively involved and very keen on the boat. The interior isn't that fantastic at the moment and also needs some inventiveness. The photo is of the interior, I guess the factory fit. Not bad but can be improved a lot. 

Has a single Volvo Penta D4-225.  Lives in Northney Marina at the moment. 

I am currently designing the caravanning decking. Great space for fishing at the mo but will need movable seating/cushions for the gin and tonics for this Summer.
I'll obviously do it all on the cheap (I am like that). 
T

I am loving it. It is a real revelation after my old tub. And, a steep learning curve.

I am loving it. It is a real revelation after my old tub. And, a steep learning curve.

I have only had my 2008 Rodman810 for about 5 weeks but I'll tell you what I know.  History: I ran a Bayliner 2452 (petrol V8 5.7 engine and outdrive) before the Rodman.  Had it for about 16 years. Always used it single handed. The v8 engine, batteries and outdrive are all hanging on the transom so steering is very, very odd. It wanders big time and is an absolute pig to dock. Took me 5 years to finally master it.
I find the Rodman is far, far easier to handle single handed. Mine has a single engine, single prop, shaft drive layout. Without steering input it goes in a straight line!  Fantastic.  Not had that experience for the last 16 years.
Docking with the bow thruster isn't difficult even for a beginner like me. It is my first time with a shaft drive.  There are differences in docking techniques. The Rodman810 is quite beamy and has a lot of freeboard. However, it is very manageable and ponderous when docking. Nice. The electronic gear shift  is a pleasure once you get used to the slight delay. I don't miss the hit or miss affair associated with cable change. At docking speeds there is virtually no response to the helm hence the reliance on the bow thruster. Scary at first. 
The driving position makes the boat seem far smaller than its true 28 feet. You can see all four corners which gives enormous confidence single handed. All round visibility is fabulous.
The windlass makes short work of single handed anchoring. The heater is fabulous. Electrics are comparatively well layout out except for the electrical switches that are next to the driver's right shin where you can't read the labels (how odd is that?).
Fuel consumption seems quite light but I can't give a true figure as mine doesn't yet have "fuel economy" as a displayable item on the Raymarine electronics or the Volvo Electronic Vehicle System (Volvo's drive-by-wire stuff).  I plumbed my 2452 to a Navman MFD to show instantaneous fuel consumption and fuel flow. I reliably got 1.8 to  2.3 Litres per Nautical mile cruising at 22 Kn (depending on hull state). I am guessing that the Rodman is about a third less thirsty with its D4-225 engine even though it is a much heavier boat with a less powerful engine. It cruises between 16Kn to 18Kn. Far more relaxed than the Bayliner but a lot slower. It feels like a much slipperier hull form from the way it reacts to throttle input although that might be the D4's torquiness. 
I hope that helps.
Terry
PS Sleeping quarters are quite spacious for two plus there is a huge area under the deck that can be sleeping quarters one more person or used for storage. The head is small but excellent. 
 

I have only had my 2008 Rodman810 for about 5 weeks but I'll tell you what I know.  History: I ran a Bayliner 2452 (petrol V8 5.7 engine and outdrive) before the Rodman.  Had it for about 16 years. Always used it single handed. The v8 engine, batteries and outdrive are all hanging on the transom so steering is very, very odd. It wanders big time and is an absolute pig to dock. Took me 5 years to finally master it.
I find the Rodman is far, far easier to handle single handed. Mine has a single engine, single prop, shaft drive layout. Without steering input it goes in a straight line!  Fantastic.  Not had that experience for the last 16 years.
Docking with the bow thruster isn't difficult even for a beginner like me. It is my first time with a shaft drive.  There are differences in docking techniques. The Rodman810 is quite beamy and has a lot of freeboard. However, it is very manageable and ponderous when docking. Nice. The electronic gear shift  is a pleasure once you get used to the slight delay. I don't miss the hit or miss affair associated with cable change. At docking speeds there is virtually no response to the helm hence the reliance on the bow thruster. Scary at first. 
The driving position makes the boat seem far smaller than its true 28 feet. You can see all four corners which gives enormous confidence single handed. All round visibility is fabulous.
The windlass makes short work of single handed anchoring. The heater is fabulous. Electrics are comparatively well layout out except for the electrical switches that are next to the driver's right shin where you can't read the labels (how odd is that?).
Fuel consumption seems quite light but I can't give a true figure as mine doesn't yet have "fuel economy" as a displayable item on the Raymarine electronics or the Volvo Electronic Vehicle System (Volvo's drive-by-wire stuff).  I plumbed my 2452 to a Navman MFD to show instantaneous fuel consumption and fuel flow. I reliably got 1.8 to  2.3 Litres per Nautical mile cruising at 22 Kn (depending on hull state). I am guessing that the Rodman is about a third less thirsty with its D4-225 engine even though it is a much heavier boat with a less powerful engine. It cruises between 16Kn to 18Kn. Far more relaxed than the Bayliner but a lot slower. It feels like a much slipperier hull form from the way it reacts to throttle input although that might be the D4's torquiness. 
I hope that helps.
Terry
PS Sleeping quarters are quite spacious for two plus there is a huge area under the deck that can be sleeping quarters one more person or used for storage. The head is small but excellent. 
 

I have only had my 2008 Rodman810 for about 5 weeks but I'll tell you what I know.  History: I ran a Bayliner 2452 (petrol V8 5.7 engine and outdrive) before the Rodman.  Had it for about 16 years. Always used it single handed. The v8 engine, batteries and outdrive are all hanging on the transom so steering is very, very odd. It wanders big time and is an absolute pig to dock. Took me 5 years to finally master it.
I find the Rodman is far, far easier to handle single handed. Mine has a single engine, single prop, shaft drive layout. Without steering input it goes in a straight line!  Fantastic.  Not had that experience for the last 16 years.
Docking with the bow thruster isn't difficult even for a beginner like me. It is my first time with a shaft drive.  There are differences in docking techniques. The Rodman810 is quite beamy and has a lot of freeboard. However, it is very manageable and ponderous when docking. Nice. The electronic gear shift  is a pleasure once you get used to the slight delay. I don't miss the hit or miss affair associated with cable change. At docking speeds there is virtually no response to the helm hence the reliance on the bow thruster. Scary at first. 
The driving position makes the boat seem far smaller than its true 28 feet. You can see all four corners which gives enormous confidence single handed. All round visibility is fabulous.
The windlass makes short work of single handed anchoring. The heater is fabulous. Electrics are comparatively well layout out except for the electrical switches that are next to the driver's right shin where you can't read the labels (how odd is that?).
Fuel consumption seems quite light but I can't give a true figure as mine doesn't yet have "fuel economy" as a displayable item on the Raymarine electronics or the Volvo Electronic Vehicle System (Volvo's drive-by-wire stuff).  I plumbed my 2452 to a Navman MFD to show instantaneous fuel consumption and fuel flow. I reliably got 1.8 to  2.3 Litres per Nautical mile cruising at 22 Kn (depending on hull state). I am guessing that the Rodman is about a third less thirsty with its D4-225 engine even though it is a much heavier boat with a less powerful engine. It cruises between 16Kn to 18Kn. Far more relaxed than the Bayliner but a lot slower. It feels like a much slipperier hull form from the way it reacts to throttle input although that might be the D4's torquiness. 
I hope that helps.
Terry
PS Sleeping quarters are quite spacious for two plus there is a huge area under the deck that can be sleeping quarters one more person or used for storage. The head is small but excellent. 
 

I am currently designing the caravanning decking. Great space for fishing at the mo but will need movable seating/cushions for the gin and tonics for this Summer.
I'll obviously do it all on the cheap (I am like that). 
T

Has a single Volvo Penta D4-225.  Lives in Northney Marina at the moment. 

Has a single Volvo Penta D4-225.  Lives in Northney Marina at the moment. 

Has a single Volvo Penta D4-225.  Lives in Northney Marina at the moment. 

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Has a single Volvo Penta D4-225.  Lives in Northney Marina at the moment. 

Many thanks 'Sneaky Dude' for getting me approved. Something is going pear-shaped with the email for sure. My provider may be rejecting emails from your domain. I was getting nothing. 
My story is this:
I am a 66 year old with a passion for motorcycles and cars. The best job I ever had was working for Ford on the software design for diesel engine controllers (Mondeo, Transit). Everyday was total immersion in engine design.   If I am passionate about cars and motorcycles, I am crazy about boats and sea fishing.  Now that I am retired I can seriously indulge my crazy!
I live in sunny Basingstoke at the moment (moving further south when I can sell up). 
Until very recently, I ran a fabulous 1998 Bayliner 2452 out of Hythe Marina. Ran it for about 16 years.  It is on sale now in Ideal Boats Southampton.  Take a look. I loved that boat but out grew it . Now, I am in Northney Marina running a 2008 Rodman810.  A fair jump from the old 1998 Bayliner (but not as much as you may think).
I am still learning the ropes with the new boat. Bought it about 5-6 weeks back. It is a bit of a steep learning curve. Never had a diesel engine before or radar or sidescan or heating etc. Plus, this is a new fishing area for me. I have fished it on charter boats (Sea Fox out of Portsmouth). I have seen how good it can be. 
My old stomping ground, the mid-solent area, isn't the most populated with fish. The trawlers do a great job of keeping the numbers down. I have had some success with Thornbacks, smoothies and, of course, the bream. You eventually learn the holding areas not plagued by nets. However, I haven't seen a bass or cod there for a while now.  Everyone who catches good fish motor 30 miles to the East or West. So, I have upped sticks and moved Marinas to Northney for the East Solent fisheries to be closer to the action.  
I hope you will be patient with my endless questions. For my part, if I catch ought, you will be the first to know where. I intend to be extremely active fishing. There is no time to lose.
Terry

Many thanks 'Sneaky Dude' for getting me approved. Something is going pear-shaped with the email for sure. My provider may be rejecting emails from your domain. I was getting nothing. 
My story is this:
I am a 66 year old with a passion for motorcycles and cars. The best job I ever had was working for Ford on the software design for diesel engine controllers (Mondeo, Transit). Everyday was total immersion in engine design.   If I am passionate about cars and motorcycles, I am crazy about boats and sea fishing.  Now that I am retired I can seriously indulge my crazy!
I live in sunny Basingstoke at the moment (moving further south when I can sell up). 
Until very recently, I ran a fabulous 1998 Bayliner 2452 out of Hythe Marina. Ran it for about 16 years.  It is on sale now in Ideal Boats Southampton.  Take a look. I loved that boat but out grew it . Now, I am in Northney Marina running a 2008 Rodman810.  A fair jump from the old 1998 Bayliner (but not as much as you may think).
I am still learning the ropes with the new boat. Bought it about 5-6 weeks back. It is a bit of a steep learning curve. Never had a diesel engine before or radar or sidescan or heating etc. Plus, this is a new fishing area for me. I have fished it on charter boats (Sea Fox out of Portsmouth). I have seen how good it can be. 
My old stomping ground, the mid-solent area, isn't the most populated with fish. The trawlers do a great job of keeping the numbers down. I have had some success with Thornbacks, smoothies and, of course, the bream. You eventually learn the holding areas not plagued by nets. However, I haven't seen a bass or cod there for a while now.  Everyone who catches good fish motor 30 miles to the East or West. So, I have upped sticks and moved Marinas to Northney for the East Solent fisheries to be closer to the action.  
I hope you will be patient with my endless questions. For my part, if I catch ought, you will be the first to know where. I intend to be extremely active fishing. There is no time to lose.
Terry