Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R240 2009 vs Robalo R305 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R240 2009 vs Robalo R305 2007 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 600 hp, the Robalo R305 2007 has a 200-hp advantage over the Robalo R240 2009's 400-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Robalo R305 2007 carries 245 gallons versus 175 gallons in the Robalo R240 2009. 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 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Robalo R305 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R240 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R240 2009 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 R305 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches126
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 - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19.75 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] - Detail36.75 in. (93 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches36.75
Draft [max] - Inches2
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail9,300 lbs. (4,218 kg) w/o engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4218.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.93
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail245 gal. (927 l), standard
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Liters927.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel tank capacity - Gal245
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Maximum people12
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal12