I am Austin Ashley and welcome to the product tour
of the R230 Center Console from Robalo.
This boat has a length overall of 23 feet, a beam
of 8 feet, 6 inches, a passenger capacity 12
and a long list of standards and options.
This boat is sure to amaze. Let's take a closer look.
Power options ranging from 200 to 250 horsepower
and a running surface that extends past the transom helps
get this boat onto plane quicker and more efficiently.
You can also opt for trim tabs with indicators.
Additionally, the R230 is the first model to feature
Robalo's all new shear line
and multifunction aft casting deck, adding fresh design
and functionality to the lineup.
The R230 comes standard
with a factory matched tandem axle aluminum trailer
from Coyote Manufacturing.
This trailer features 15 inch galvanized wheels, submersible
LED lighting, disc brakes, and trailer guide poles.
You can also opt for a spare tire kit.
The bow of the R230 is deep, functional,
and most importantly comfortable.
A large foredeck
and wide gunwales are covered in diamond pattern, non-skid
and recessed hardware, which makes it easy to board
or navigate the perimeter of the boat.
Access to your dedicated anchor locker is made easy
with a large lid that's supported by tension hinges.
A benefit to tension hinges is you have no obstruction from
a gas assist strutt.
You also are able
to keep the lid open at any angle while you're using it,
so it doesn't slam down on your hands or the deck.
Also, check out these keeper tabs
that makes sure your danforth style anchor stays in place.
The R230 comes outfitted standard
with removable bow cushions, a full wraparound bolster,
and one piece stainless steel grab rails,
meaning there's no shortage of comfortable and safe seating.
You can add the optional
removable bow backrest, like seen here,
and you're ready to lounge out.
Take all the cushions out and you're ready to fish.
You can also opt for a bow table that doubles
as a filler panel for a large sun pad
or a bow casting platform. To port and starboard,
you have twin 23 gallon storage compartments that lift
with an easy lift latch
and a stainless steel gas assist strut.
Now both of these compartments are insulated
and overboard draining, meaning they'll keep your drinks
and your fish cold all day long.
You also have easy access to an in-floor storage compartment
that's perfect for dock lines, extra tackle,
or whatever else you wanna put in there.
A deep cockpit and a forward entry door
provide a head compartment
with outstanding access and functionality.
The door is a molded fiberglass
with an integrated forward seat.
You have heavy duty stainless steel hinges, grab handles
and a lockable latch. Inside the compartment,
you have a non-skid step
and flooring, a finished bulkhead to protect all
of your rigging, and a standard porta-potty.
The latch can be locked from inside,
providing extra privacy.
You have a grab bar for if the seas get a little rough
and an opening port light for ventilation.
With the low helm height
and a tall one piece aluminum framed glass windshield,
you'll have plenty of protection
and visibility while captaining the R230.
This premium helm is designed to reduce glare
with its color gel coat and hand stitched vinyl brow.
Up top, you have two draining cubbies
and a compass that is mounted center line
with your stainless steel tilt steering wheel.
In front of that, you have convenient access
to your stereo remote, auxiliary inputs, a phone holder,
12 volt power plug, and an area for your single 9
or 12 inch or twin 9 inch Simrad displays.
To port and starboard,
you have backlit stainless steel switches
with push button breakers,
two stainless steel draining cup holders,
and a lockable glove box. Below,
you have a dual level console footrest that adds
to the comfort of your standard leaning post with backrest.
This leaning post also comes
with 4 rocket launcher style rod holders,
dedicated storage for a 70 quart cooler,
and the boat we're on today features the
optional flip-up bolsters.
Here at Robalo, we pay attention to the little details,
especially when it comes to our wiring.
If you look at other manufacturers, you'll notice
that they use just regular butt connectors
or cheap off-the-shelf plastic connectors,
regular copper wiring,
and sometimes they don't even use wire loom.
At Robalo, we go the extra mile.
All of our wiring harnesses come fully wrapped in a fire
retardant loom that helps resist chafing.
We use Triple O-ring watertight connectors
and tin copper wires that make for a better connection
and reliability out on the water,
providing a better experience for our customers,
and that's a big part
of Robalo DNA. A deep AFT cockpit, combing bolsters,
and a one piece stainless steel tow rail provides comfort
and safety for rougher days out on the
water or while you're fighting
a big fish. Wide gunwales translate
to deep under-gunwale rod storage with reel pads
and full length rod tubes.
Moving further into the cockpit is
what really sets the R230 apart from the competition.
A multifunction aft casting deck
that easily converts into a four wide bench seat.
In the up position,
You have extra tall
and thick seat backs, which provide comfort
for those long rides out to your favorite spot.
The seat bases hinge upward to reveal a 25 gallon
live well, a removable
storage tub with access to your bilge compartment,
and dedicated storage for a five gallon bucket.
With your port and starboard seat backs down, you have easy
and convenient access to your swim platform, which
features a stainless steel concealed reboarding
ladder to the starboard side.
Fold down the center section and you have a deep
and wide full width aft casting platform
that utilizes diamond pattern, non-skid and recess hardware.
Designed around functionality
and innovative features like the multifunction aft casting
deck, the R230 defines why Robalo
is the best boat out there for fishing, family and fun.
For more information on this boat, check out Robalo.com
or visit your local dealer.
I'm Austin Ashley, and we'll see you next time.