Robalo Yachts Review

Robalo Yachts were originally designed by C. Raymond Hunt and Judd Garvin. Who are credited with the production of first offshore foam in place sandwich core fishing boat. Robalo Yachts is a subsidiary of Marine Products Corporation and has two manufacturing factories in Georgia. Robalo Yachts primary focus groups is on fishermen and people who spend most of their time at sea. The fuel capacity of these Yachts are generally between 100 over 300 gallons. The weight of the Robalo Yachts is between 4,000 and 8,200.

Pricing

New Robalo Yachts are priced on a per order basis. Used Yachts from 2008 can be priced around $179,000. Older models are priced notably lower depending on which model and size of the yacht, but only a few are priced less than $35,000.

Pros

• Robalo Yachts has been in business for around 40 years.
• Robalo Yachts has a full range of models available.
• Robalo Yachts seems to be have a goal of producing stable hulls.
• The company replaced, without charge, failed cabinets in at least one owners boats when he called the company.

Cons

• These yachts are pricier than other brands.
• Limited small yacht selection.
• Robalo Yachts are for people who spend a lot of time on the water and may not be suitable for the hobbiest.
• Robalo doesn't have very many features that are not also offered by other manufacturers.

Featured Models

Robalo Yachts offers a range of models that include four Walkarounds: the R 305, R 265, R 245, R 225; four Center Consoles: R 300, R 260, R 240, R 220; two Dual Consoles: the R 247 and R 227. The R 305 Walkaround is 29 feet long and has a fuel capacity of around 300 gallons. The R 305 weighs around 9,600 lbs. The R 225 Walkeraround is a smaller version of the Robalo Yacht line at only 22 feet long. The R225 has a fuel capacity of around 107 gallons. This model weighs around 4,000 lbs.

Conclusion

Fishing and recreational enthusiasts that are looking for their first yacht may enjoy the features and styling offered by Robalo Yachts. Anyone who has a limited budget may not find many models in their price range. Robalo Yachts have many models that are suitable for fishing and water recreation for anyone who can afford them. Owners tend to like the Center Console R 300. The fuel capacity is around 322 gallons and weighs over 8,000 pounds. The craft is about 30 feet long. Additional costs will be incurred by the necessary docking fee for storage because the logistics of taking a craft of this size from home to the beach may be prohibitive.