The Rodman 1290 Evolution is the complete renewal of the 1250, one of the longest serving models in the yard’s history. It keeps the proven, sea kindly hull that earned the 1250 its reputation on the Atlantic, then wraps it in the more contemporary design language introduced on the smaller 1090 Evolution. The result is a fisher-cruiser built for owners who want to fish seriously and still cruise in comfort.
At 12.90 metres with a 4.33 metre beam, she offers genuine usable volume on a boat that remains easy to handle. The layout is offered in Hard Top or Flybridge form, so an owner can choose between a sportier single level profile or the extra outdoor space and visibility of a flybridge. The deep cockpit, wide side decks and robust fittings reflect the boat’s working roots.
Power runs from twin engines rated between 380 and 440 horsepower, driving a displacement of 12.7 tonnes. The 1,220 litre fuel tank supports the long days at sea that define the type, and the CE category B rating confirms her offshore intent. Up to twelve people can come aboard for the day.
For a buyer who values substance over fashion, the 1290 Evolution offers Spanish Atlantic engineering, a trusted hull and a modern update, at a price that undercuts the glamour brands.
Length
12.9M
Beam
4.33M
Draft
0.82M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Cruise Speed
24KT
Max Speed
36KT
Fuel
1220L
Range
282NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta D6-IPS500, 380 hp each
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta IPS600, 440 hp each
Option 2
2 x Volvo Penta D6-480 / IPS650, 480 hp each
Naval
Rodman Polyships
Exterior
Rodman
Interior
Rodman
New Starting From
€633,000
High Price Brokerage
€630,000
Low Price Brokerage
€575,000
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The 1290 Evolution is built for capability rather than top speed. Twin engines rated from 380 to 440 horsepower drive a 12.7 tonne hull, a power band chosen for seaworthy, economical running rather than planing thrills. The deep forefoot and proven 1250 derived hull shape are tuned to hold a course in a seaway, which matters more to this owner than a headline figure. A 1,220 litre fuel tank gives the range for genuine offshore days, and the CE category B certification confirms the boat is built to handle open water conditions. The emphasis throughout is on a boat that gets you out and back safely in weather that would send lighter craft home early, with the fuel economy to make long days affordable.
The Evolution restyling gives the 1290 a cleaner, more modern profile than the 1250 it replaces, without softening its working character. The choice of Hard Top or Flybridge changes the boat significantly: the Hard Top keeps a lower, sportier single level silhouette, while the Flybridge adds an upper helm, extra seating and the commanding visibility that serious fishing and cruising both reward. Either way the deep, self draining cockpit, wide walkaround side decks and strong rails reflect a boat meant to be used hard. Storage for gear and catch is generous, and the fittings are sized for real loads. This is exterior design driven by function, dressed in a contemporary Spanish style rather than the other way round.
Below decks the 1290 Evolution offers comfortable cruising accommodation for a boat of its type. The layout centres on a saloon and galley with cabins forward, finished to cruise a family for weekends rather than simply shelter a fishing crew. Natural light and headroom are better than the working brief might suggest, and the materials are chosen for durability in a salt environment. The accommodation is not the point of a fisher-cruiser in the way it is on a flybridge yacht, but Rodman has made the interior genuinely liveable, so the boat earns its keep as a cruiser between fishing trips. Berths, heads and stowage are arranged for practicality and easy maintenance.
The cockpit is where the 1290 Evolution makes its case. Deep, wide and self draining, it gives anglers room to work and families room to relax, and it connects easily to the side decks and the water. Rod storage, bait and catch handling, and secure footing in a sea were all part of the design brief, and they show in the detailing. On the Flybridge version the upper station adds the elevated sightlines that spotting and manoeuvring reward. With a capacity of twelve people for the day, the boat doubles comfortably as a social platform at anchor. This is a working deck first, but one civilised enough for a family weekend.
Built in Vigo by Rodman Polyships, the 1290 Evolution carries the engineering credibility of a yard that also builds patrol and commercial vessels. Solid GRP construction, straightforward twin diesel propulsion and accessible systems make for predictable ownership and sensible running costs. The CE category B rating and the proven 1250 hull lineage give reassurance on capability and resale, and the Evolution restyling keeps the boat current. As a replacement for a long and successful production run, she inherits a known platform and an established owner following. For a buyer weighing Atlantic fisher-cruisers, the 1290 Evolution offers real substance, a trusted hull and modern design at a price well below the glamour marques.
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