Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R220 2011 vs Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R220 2011 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 250 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 2011 carries 109 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 2011 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 2011 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 Year2011
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 - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) With T-Top: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,970 lbs. (1,801 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1800.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.397
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet22
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
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 - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity9
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters3.79
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower