Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R227 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R227 2008 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 R227 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Robalo R227 2008 carries 107 gallons versus 90 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 R227 2008 is rated for 10 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 R227 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R227 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 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches258
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) Without Tower: 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseVariable: 17℃, 19℃, 21℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (46 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg) with Yamaha F225
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3950
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity9
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Liters3.79
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR227
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee