Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R220 2008 vs Robalo R230 Center Console 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R220 2008 vs Robalo R230 Center Console 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 Robalo R220 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Robalo R230 Center Console 2022 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 2008 carries 109 gallons versus 90 gallons in the Robalo R230 Center Console 2022. 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 R220 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Robalo R230 Center Console 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 R220 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R220 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo R230 Center Console 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
ModelR220
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
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
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-Top: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Without T-Top: 6 ft. 11 in. (1.83 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - 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 - Detail3,970 lbs. (1,801 kg) with Yamaha F225
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1800.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3970
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail109 gal. (413 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters412.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal109
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower