Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R207 2013 vs Robalo R222 Explorer 2020: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R207 2013 vs Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 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 R207 2013 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 carries 90 gallons versus 60 gallons in the Robalo R207 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Robalo R207 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R207 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R207 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRobalo
Makenot available
ModelR207
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3400
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.58
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum people8 / 1,200 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters3.79
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower