Both the Robalo R240 2012 and the Robalo R247 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Robalo R240 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Robalo R247 2013 at 24,0 ft. At 5 040 lbs and 5 000 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 400 hp for the Robalo R240 2012 and 400 hp for the Robalo R247 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Robalo R240 2012 carries 175 gallons versus 139 gallons in the Robalo R247 2013. 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 R247 2013 caps at 10. 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.