Rodman 870 HT for sale in Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom

Marketing Description

Rare opportunity to purchase the much sought after Rodman 870. This is the hard top version which is ideal for our northern climes. Whether is sea fishing, cruising with the family or just relaxing on board that you are after then 'Adventure' ticks all these boxes and more.
Powered by twin Volvo D3-160 inboards she will cruise happily at 18 knots. Engines have been well maintained and undergo an annual service. Both timing belts were replaced in 2023. Accommodation is superb with an offset double berth, heads with shower and galley. Wheelhouse dinette converts to a sizeable double. Well equipped with navigation aids including colour Chartplotter, radar, depth/fish finder and DSC VHF.

Mechanical

The vessel is powered by twin Volvo Penta D30160 inboard diesels. Well maintained with an annual service. Both timing belts were replaced in 2023. The engines have completed 762 hours as of 15/03/2025.
Engine access is via the saloon floor allowing all round access. Seacocks and gearboxes can be accessed via the cockpit. Reduction gearboxes driving stainless steel shafts and 4-bladed bronze propellers. Hydraulic wheel steering. Dual engine morse controls.
Full engine instrumentation at helm with gauges for oil pressure, temperature and charging. EVC controls with digital readout.

• New MF Elbows and Hose tails 2025
• New timing belts 2023
• Stripper rope cutters
• Radice shaft seals 2021
• Volvo QL Trim Tabs

Electrical

12/240V systems onboard with both 12V and 240V sockets. Bank of 3x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. These are recharged via the engine alternator or the onboard Sterling smart charge/shore power system. 12/240 panel at helm with fused selector switches. Shore power cable.

• New engine start batteries 2025
• Sterling Smart charger 2021

Navigation

• Raymarine C80 Colour Chartplotter with radar overlay
• Raymarine 2KW radome
• Lowrance HD7 colour Chartplotter/fish finder
• Lowrance autopilot
• Compass
• Raymarine Ray55e DSC VHF

Deck

• Stainless steel boarding ladder
• Snap davits
• Forward sunbathing mattress
• Electric windlass
• Anchor with chain and warp
• Midship cleats
• Rod Racks
• Rod Holders

Safety

• Horseshoe Buoy
• Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Blanket
• MOB Sling
• Flares
• Horn
• Electric Bilge pump
• Manual Bilge pump

Canvas

• Cockpit Bimini
• Exterior windscreen curtains

Miscellaneous

• Pioneer CD/Radio
• Warps and Fenders

Accommodation

Main saloon is entered via locking sliding doors from the cockpit. There is a rear privacy curtain and side window blinds to give added privacy and to prevent UV degradation to the interior wood and fabrics. Full standing headroom in all areas. Vessel carpeted for comfort.
On the starboard side is a Vis-à-vis seating/dining area. The table swivels and can be extended by lifting the fold down leaf. The table can be dropped to make an additional berth.
Opposite the dinette is the helm position with a well-padded helm seat, angled dash with full engine instrumentation and twin lever engine controls.
2-steps down and to port is the galley area. Here you have good worktop space, stainless steel sink with hot&cold pressurised fresh water, single burner Origo spirit hob and a front loading fridge.
Opposite the galley on the starboard side is the heads compartment which has an electric flush Jabsco toilet with holding tank, moulded sink unit with pull out shower and shower sump pump out.
In the bow is a spacious cabin with offset double berth, dressing seat to starboard and a large hanging wardrobe, Large opening deck hatch with blackout blind and fly screen.

• Cabin heating 240/12V sockets
• 12V reading lights
• Electric flush toilet with holding tank

Construction

GRP constructed sports cruiser with semi displacement hull. Her generous beam and twin-engine installation offers excellent stability under engine and whilst drift fishing in a swell. Superb handling at both low and high speeds. Under water areas antifouled using a two-season application in 2024. Anodes changed and topsides polished.
Smart with and navy blue hull topsides in hi gloss gel coat. Moulded ‘Dolphin nose’ bow sprit with inbuilt anchor roller, Moulded bathing platform at transom with stainless steel bathing ladder. Opening transom door.
Large self draining cockpit with below deck lockers, engine access and pull-out seats. Cockpit sile finished in flexi-teak.
Deep secure cockpit with additional stainless steel rails. Easy access forward from both sides of the wheelhouse via low walkways. Additional protection from handily placed stainless steel grabrails on the wheel house roof and the large diameter bow rails. Large capacity anchor locker with lid. Electric windlass with foot controls.
GRP rear arch with radar and antenna mounts. Sliding Perspex windows and large curved windscreen offers excellent visibility. Dual pantograph windscreen wipers with screen wash.

• Hull antifouled in 2024 – 2 season application
• Windscreen cover
• Pantograph windscreen wipers with screen wash
• Cockpit shower
• Cockpit seating with cushions
• Forward sunbathing mattresses
• Electric windlass
• Bimini top

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.