Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Robalo R242EX 2022 vs Robalo R260 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Robalo R242EX 2022 vs Robalo R260 2009 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 500 hp, the Robalo R260 2009 has a 200-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 R260 2009 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 R260 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Robalo R260 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches317
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 8 ft. 2.5 in. (2.5 m) Without Hard Top: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23℃
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] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,820 lbs. (2,640 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2639.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.582
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal. (776 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters776.01
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal205
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRobalo
Modelnot available
ModelR26
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee