Matching a modified vee Robalo R245 2008 against a deep vee Robalo R247 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Robalo R245 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Robalo R247 2012 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Robalo R245 2008 tips the scales at 5 533 lbs — 5 528 lbs more than the Robalo R247 2012 at 5 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 400 hp for the Robalo R245 2008 and 400 hp for the Robalo R247 2012. 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 R247 2012 carries 125 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Robalo R245 2008. 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 R247 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Robalo R245 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R247 2012 could be the deciding factor.