Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R227 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R227 2013 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 2013 tops out at 250 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 2013 carries 101 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 R227 2013 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 R227 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 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 - Feet21.5
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 - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.355
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 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 people1
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 Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee