Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo 266 CAYMAN 2022 vs Robalo R305 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo 266 CAYMAN 2022 vs Robalo R305 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Robalo R305 2013 has a 275-hp advantage over the Robalo 266 CAYMAN 2022's 425-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Robalo R305 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Robalo 266 CAYMAN 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R305 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R305 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo 266 CAYMAN 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29.17
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches35
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m) With Hardtop: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail9,600 lbs. (4,354 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4354.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.96
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower425 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail284 gal. (1,075 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1075.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal284
Engine maxnot available
Engine max700 hp (522 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.99 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR305
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee