Founded in 1968, Robalo boats have been an industry standard in fishing vessels for over 50 years. The company only focuses on angler craft, though their boats are designed for both the Gulf and for Atlantic Ocean fishing. Hence the logo of the fishing hook. In additional to the larger Robalo boats for sale, those who do not wish to fish on the Gulf or the Atlantic can use the smaller vessels, such as the R180 CC on freshwater lakes, ponds, and some streams and rivers.
Robalo Boat for Sale Models
There are four classifications of vessels offered by Robalo. These models are center console, bay boats, dual consoles, and walkarounds. Walk arounds consist of the R16, R18, R200, R200ES, R222ES, R222. Bay boats are referred to as the Cayman, in reference to the Cayman Islands. Boats are listed according to their sizes and include the 206, 226, and 246. Dual consoles include the R207, R227, R247, and the R317. Walkaround boats have R265 and R305. Since the boats are under 30 feet for the most part, buyers of Robalo boats for sale may need to take a cautionary approach to taking these boats into deeper water. The one to two engines which are available on these boats make them capable of going into the offshore waters, but it would be ill-advised to plan for long term or multiple day excursions.
New, Robalo boats range in the low hundred thousands to the mid hundred thousand dollar range. Pre-owned vessels depreciate in book value based upon the year it was purchased as well as the miles upon the motor. However, boats which have additional features, such as upgrades to the dual consoles with LED fish finding navigation increases the re-sell value.
Common Features
Robalo boats for sale are made with a Yamaha engine. This is fairly standard for companies which are based in the Florida region. Those seeking the Robalo boats may find that on the older models, the owners have decided to equip the vessel with a Mercury engine, Suzuki, or other such brand. If the motor is different from that which was provided by the manufacturer, potential buyers should inquire whether the motor has a transferable warranty.
As angler boats, the Robalo boats for sale have larger beams and casting decks. A few of the models do provide the option of conversion of the bow to a leisure lounge. Rod holders are standard on the boat as well as rocket rod holders on selected models. Please see the boat review pages to gain details on a particular model of the Robalo.
Best use of boats by Robalo
While the models and the company market their boats to any type of water, whether that be fresh or salt, large or small. The best use of the Robalo boats for sale would be for those which have minimal storage space (as you could put the vessel into a garage or upon a trailer), are anglers, and for those who wish to fish in the Gulf or in lakes, ponds, creeks, and rivers. Due to the outboard design of the Robalo boats, tilting the motor or complete removal of the motor may be achievable to gain access to restricted water. Check with your local boat and licensing authority or check the location pages on this site for information on where the best place to use a Robalo boat would be.
Finding a Robalo Boat for sale
If you are looking for a Robalo boat sale please look at the selection of pre-owned Robalo boats for sale on Vessel Vendor. Vessel Vendor pre-owned boats may be less than 5 years old and still under stern-to-bow warranty or have motors which are under transferable warranty. Additionally, boats which are offered on the Vessel Vendor site are typically one owner vessels. Should you have a Robalo boat for sale, if you are a potential buyer, or if you just wish to find more information about these premiere fishing boats, please look at the boat review pages. Should you have any additional questions about the features of the Robalo boats, such as the hardtops or the wrap around dashboards which are common on the Robalos please contact Vessel Vendor by filling out a contact form.