Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R220 2006 vs Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R220 2006 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 R220 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 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 R220 2006 carries 112 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020. 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 R222 Explorer 2020 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Robalo R220 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo R220 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRobalo
Makenot available
ModelR22
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
DeadriseVariable: 17℃, 19℃, 21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (46 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailw/ outboard: 4,170 lbs. (1,892 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1891.48
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.417
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches264
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail112 gal. (424 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacityFreshwater: 10 gal. (38 l) Graywater: 6 gal. (23 l)
Water capacity9
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters3.79
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower