Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R220 2010 vs Robalo R245 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Robalo R220 2010 against a deep vee Robalo R245 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Robalo R220 2010 at 21,5 ft versus Robalo R245 2013 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Robalo R245 2013 tips the scales at 5 533 lbs — 5 136 lbs less than the Robalo R220 2010 at 397 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Robalo R245 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Robalo R220 2010's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Robalo R245 2013 carries 139 gallons versus 109 gallons in the Robalo R220 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 1 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Robalo R245 2013 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Robalo R220 2010 at 21,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-Top: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Without T-Top: 6 ft. 11 in. (1.83 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) With T-Top & Outriggers: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,970 lbs. (1,801 kg)
Weight - Detail5,533 lbs. (2,510 kg)
Weight - kg1800.76
Weight - kg2509.72
Weight - lbs.397
Weight - lbs.5533
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail109 gal. (413 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail139 gal. (526 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters412.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal109
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.69 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2