Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R265 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R265 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 R265 2008 tops out at 500 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 R265 2008 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 R265 2008 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 R265 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R265 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 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 - Detail26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.95
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches313
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) Without Hard Top: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseVariable: 19℃, 21℃, 23℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,340 lbs. (2,876 kg) with Twin 225 Yamaha's
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2875.77
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.634
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.95
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity9
Water capacity23.5 gal. (89 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Liters3.79
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR265
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee