Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R240 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R240 2012 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 R240 2012 tops out at 400 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 R240 2012 carries 175 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 R240 2012 is rated for 12 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 R240 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R240 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 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 - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.89 m) With T-Top & Outriggers: 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,040 lbs. (2,286 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2286.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.504
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity9
Water capacity22 gal. (83 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 people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR24
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee