Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R190 2006 vs Robalo R242EX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R190 2006 vs Robalo R242EX 2022 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 300 hp, the Robalo R242EX 2022 has a 150-hp advantage over the Robalo R190 2006's 150-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 R190 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Robalo R242EX 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 R190 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R190 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo R242EX 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.
General Boat Info
MakeRobalo
Makenot available
ModelR19
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
DeadriseVariable: 11℃, 15℃, 17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 2 in. (36 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailw/ outboard: 2,740 lbs. (1,243 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1242.84
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.274
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.59 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower