Matching a modified vee Robalo R245 2011 against a deep vee Robalo R265 2013 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 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Robalo R265 2013 at 26,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Robalo R245 2011 tips the scales at 5 533 lbs — 4 899 lbs more than the Robalo R265 2013 at 634 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Robalo R265 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Robalo R245 2011'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 R265 2013 carries 156 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Robalo R245 2011. 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 R265 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Robalo R245 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Robalo R265 2013 could be the deciding factor.