Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R240 2008 vs Robalo R242EX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R240 2008 vs Robalo R242EX 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Robalo R240 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Robalo R242EX 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Robalo R240 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Robalo R242EX 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R240 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R240 2008 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 R242EX 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRobalo
Makenot available
ModelR24
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m) Without Hard Top: 6 ft. 2.25 in. (1.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
DeadriseVariable: 17℃, 19℃, 22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailTwin: 19.75 in. (50 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19.75
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailSingle: 36.75 in. (93 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36.75
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,040 lbs. (2,286 kg) with Yamaha F225
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2286.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.504
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower