Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R300 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R222 Explorer 2020 vs Robalo R300 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 R300 2008 tops out at 600 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 R300 2008 carries 322 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 R300 2008 is rated for 8 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 R300 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R300 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 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 - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches35
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
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 - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,720 kg) without engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.82
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal322
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1218.9
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail322 gal. (1,219 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity9
Water capacity30 gal. (114 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 peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR3
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee