Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo Bay Boats 246 Cayman 2021 vs Robalo R180 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo Bay Boats 246 Cayman 2021 vs Robalo R180 2012 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 Robalo R180 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Robalo Bay Boats 246 Cayman 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Robalo R180 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Robalo Bay Boats 246 Cayman 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R180 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R180 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo Bay Boats 246 Cayman 2021 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 - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.59 m)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18.33
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches22
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) With T-Top: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,200 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee