Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R242EX 2022 vs Robalo R245 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R242EX 2022 vs Robalo R245 2012 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 R245 2012 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 R242EX 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Robalo R245 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R242EX 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R242EX 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Robalo R245 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) With T-Top & Outriggers: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,533 lbs. (2,510 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2509.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5533
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.69 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR245
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee