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The following opinions are solely those

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of BoatTEST.com and it's test captain.

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Hi, Captain Steve for BoatTEST.com,

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and today I'm on an all new boat by Robalo.

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It's the R200.

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Let's take a look at some of the distinguishing features.

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The R200 has an attractive

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sheerline that drops as you move

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aft and contour lines are molded into the hull. For a boat

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that's affordably priced,

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The R200 has a lot of upscale features, starting

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with this stainless-steel rub rail insert.

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The hull has two lifting strakes leading up

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to a four inch reverse chine.

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The stern has an extended running surface

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that goes well past the transom,

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which should give the R200 quicker times to plane.

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I climb aboard from a recessed three-step reboarding ladder

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and step onto the aft casting deck

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that is covered in non-skid and runs full beam.

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In the center of the transom is a Yamaha 150,

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and there's an option for mounting a 115

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or a 200 of the transom. Stepping off the casting deck,

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both sides have flip-ups to reveal a pair of aft jump seats,

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and I find these seats to be quite comfortable,

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especially since you can brace yourself

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with the leaning post just ahead.

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In between the two seats is a 15-gallon livewell colored

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blue inside, aerated

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and with round edges to reduce the

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shock effect on your bait.

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The standard leaning post is brush anodized aluminum.

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Here we have the optional powder-coated leaning post

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with a 72-quart cooler underneath held in position

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by brackets and bungee cords.

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And notice how you can open the cooler without having

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to remove it from its position.

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I found the side bolsters to be at a comfortable height

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and really appreciate the thoughtful addition of a toe rail

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to tuck your feet under, giving you a little bit more

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stability when fighting the fight.

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Stepping behind the console, Robalo added a stainless-steel

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frame running all the way around the windshield,

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that also doubles as a handhold.

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It's very functional while still maintaining the R200's

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5' bridge clearance.

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There's plenty of open real estate for moving map display

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and Robalo offers a Garmin 740 GPS

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fish finder as an option.

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Clutter is kept to a minimum

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with the Yamaha multifunction gauges off to the side

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and rocker switches to the outside of the panel.

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I'm happy with the ergonomics as there's a place

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to put your feet both in the console and under the seat.

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I found the helm seat itself to be very comfortable

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and notice the two-tone, 29 ounce vinyl upholstery.

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The compass is mounted in the center in-line with the helm,

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and to either side are small recessed

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areas for putting stuff.

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Both have rubber matting and are self draining.

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The Sea Star hydraulic tilt steering is optional

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and an I wouldn't want to head offshore without it.

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At 22.5", there's plenty of room to the side

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of the console for fishing and moving from bow to stern.

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I appreciate that there's always something to grab onto

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as the bow rail starts right

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where the windshield frame leaves off.

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The 9" non-skid cap rail is wide enough to allow

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for boarding your R200 from the side.

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Here's the usual seating at the front of the console

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and grab handles are to either side.

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A latch to the side allows you access

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to the inside of the console.

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And if you add the optional porta potty, you'll find

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that there's really only sitting room.

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There's a grab handle behind the door

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and a hanging rung above for life jackets or towels.

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Here is easy access

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to the electrical connections behind the panel.

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All wiring is neat and orderly and insulated appropriately.

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And notice how the stainless-steel drink

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holders have drains attached.

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Getting in and outta the console is easy,

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thanks to the addition of a step just inside the entry.

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Fully forward are V-seats with self-draining,

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insulated storage underneath.

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There's 23" between the seats and

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because the R200 carries its beam so far forward,

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I measured 5' 3"

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between the bolsters at the bow.

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There's a comfortable 1' 4"

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of height from the seats to the cap rail,

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and there are in effect two casting decks at the bow.

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One on top of the non-skid seats

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and the second on the foredeck just above.

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If you have family coming aboard,

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they'll appreciate the bow cushions for added comfort.

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That's our brief look at the features

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of the all-new R200 center console from

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Robalo. For BoatTEST.com,

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I'm Captain Steve. We'll see you on the water.