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The following opinions are solely those

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of BoatTEST.com and its test captain.

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The design team at Robalo has recognized the need

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for a 22 foot bay boat that can get into skinny water

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and handle the unprotected coastal waters as well.

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They answered with the 226 Cayman,

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let's take a look. For BoatTEST.com, I'm Captain Steve.

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Two steps lead to the forward casting deck: one 8"

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and the other 7".

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The deck itself measures 4' 6" at this center

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point by 6' across,

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and of course we have the extended legs down either side.

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In the center, one of the boats three livewells.

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This one has an aerator in front.

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It's also insulated so it can double

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as a fish box, 30 gallons.

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And notice it's gasketed all the way around.

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The aft casting deck,

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8' 1" wide, all fiberglass and non-skid.

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All the hardware is flush mounted

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to relieve any tripping hazard concerns, two rod holders

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to the stern, two cup holders just ahead, double

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as rod holders. To both sides of the casting deck,

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two 30-gallon livewells that makes a total

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of 90 gallons on this boat.

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These are tinted blue, rounded edges, dividers

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to let you separate your bait.

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These are also insulated so they can be used as fish lockers.

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In the port corner, a boaters

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best friend, the five gallon bucket.

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This will make a great feature for cast netters

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and notice how the hatch opens to the inside,

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making it easily accessible from the

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trailer. Inside the engine

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well, raw water wash down. In the center of the casting deck,

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a flip up rumble seat, seat back 20" high,

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42" across.

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This provides a very comfortable place to sit, blocked

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by the wind from the center console.

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When it's time to get storage,

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articulating hinges give you plenty of access. Inside,

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an aft bulkhead makes it a functional storage compartment

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without having everything getting lost

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moving back to the engine well. Just ahead,

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the batteries are also easily accessible.

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Side decks offer 15.5" between the bolsters

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and the rail to the optional T top.

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Unusual for a 22 foot boat to have standard bolsters.

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Underneath the rod holders will hold full

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size offshore rods.

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Lockable latches give access to the rod storage.

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This one holds five, starboard holds six, and I can't help

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but notice that they're hinged from the front so

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that they open giving you easy access from the

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side when the boat is on the trailer.

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Most manufacturers that we've seen, these hatches will open

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from the side blocking off the access.

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A forward facing seat adds comfort level.

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Interior of the console is accessed from a forward-opening

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hatch, optional porta-potty.

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I'd like to see the aft bulkhead, of course, be concealed

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for aesthetics and safety in the seaway.

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Let's take a look at the helm.

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A couple of standard features that we don't usually see.

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Digital gauges.

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Stainless steel switches,

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with the circuit breakers right alongside,

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stereo remote at the helm.

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GPS map in the center.

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The curved windshield offers no distortion at the edges.

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It's mounted to an aluminum frame underneath instead

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of having it mounted to the the side of the console

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where dirt will collect,

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and you get cracks right at the screwheads. 

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Two small cubbies padded at the

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bottom draining in the corner.

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The one to the port side has a jack

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for your phone or your spotlight.

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Look at this optional T top. No canvas option for Robalo.

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This one fiberglass hard top, powder coated rails,

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Integrated handrail, spreader lights,

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Four rocket launchers across the back,

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electronics box up above.

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The leaning post has a standard backrest,

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that's usually an option. Four rocket launcher rod holders

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across the back, 54-quart igloo cooler underneath,

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We have 36 ounce vinyl with a 10 ounce top coat.

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That's one of the highest grades in the industry.

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Standard engine is 150 horsepower.

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Here we have upgraded 200 horsepower Yamaha four stroke.

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It can max out a 250 horsepower.

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With that engine turning at 17 by 14.25

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Reliance prop, we reach the top speed

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of 45.4 miles per hour while burning 19.4 gallons per hour.

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Our most economical cruise came in at 3,500 RPM at

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24.8 miles per hour.

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That speed reduced the fuel burn to 5.2 gallons per hour,

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giving the 226 a range of 258 miles

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and an endurance of six hours

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and 24 minutes while still holding back at 10% reserve.

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Notice the reverse transom.

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This is part of Robalo's Extended V-Plane Hull.

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Our tests have shown that it gives better times to plane

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and improved flotation. Notice

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as I walk side to side, the boat remains stable.

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We reach plane speed at 3.4 seconds, cruise

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through 20 miles per hour at 4.8 seconds

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and reach 30 in 7.7.

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The 15 degree dead rise gives you a good mix

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of offshore performance and a shallow 12 inch draft.

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Sadly, we didn't get to test this boat in snotty sea

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conditions, but we have tested her smaller sister

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and that showed how well these boats handle offshore.

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I did come away with a feeling that this boat

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and her solid ride would easily accommodate conditions

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well clear of protected inlets.

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She had docile handling characteristics

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and turned well, carving nicely through the turns.

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Seastar hydraulic steering was a bit stiff.

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Ergonomics at the helm were excellent.

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That's our look at the 226 Cayman from Robalo.

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For BoatTEST.com.

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