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What's going on everybody?

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It's William with Robalo here

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to take you on another walkthrough.

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Today's a special one. We'll actually be looking at two

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models, the 246 Cayman and the 246 Cayman Sky Deck.

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These two models are nearly identical from bow

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to stern sharing, the same overall design

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and legendary Robalo construction.

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Both measure 24 and a half feet

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in length with a nine foot beam,

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and they're built with the same solid foundation —

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a Kevlar-reinforced hull, composite transom,

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and all fiberglass stringer system.

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Where they differ is in height and weight.

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Standard 246 Cayman weighs in at 4,900 pounds

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with a bridge clearance of eight feet three inches.

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The Skydeck version adds an upper station,

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which bumps the weight to about 5,200 pounds

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and increases the bridge clearance to 10 feet, 11 inches.

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The 246 Cayman has long been one

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of Robalo's most popular models,

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and with the sky deck we're looking to take it

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to new heights, literally.

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Let's climb aboard and take a closer look.

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Up front the bow has a really inviting layout.

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You've got a seat on front of the console

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and two loungers to either side.

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The backrest are standard and removable,

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and they pair perfectly

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with the wraparound bolsters in the stainless-steel grab

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handles for comfort and security.

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All the cushions and upholstery in the boat are made

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with Envision silicone, which is stain

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and mildew resistant and super easy to clean

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and maintain over the years.

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When the cushions are removed,

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they reveal a large casting deck covered in

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diamond pattern non-skid,

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the set up any fisherman would love.

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Robalo's integrated latch system lets you get into the storage

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under the loungers without removing the cushions.

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Under the port lounger, you'll find a large storage area

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with rod slots.

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Under the starboard lounger,

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there's an insulated 45-gallon fish box,

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and in the center you'll find additional storage

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or if you opt for the trolling motor,

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your batteries will be housed there.

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Up at the fore deck, there are two more hatches

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and two pull-up cleats.

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The first hatch holds a 20-gallon livewell conveniently

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located for bow fishing,

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and the second is your anchor locker.

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Moving back, the forward console seat actually rests on

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the door to the head compartment.

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If you pull the handle on the starboard side,

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the door swings open to port, giving you access

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to a walk-in lighted head.

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It's great for extra storage

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or you can equip it

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with an optional porta potty like this

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model for added privacy

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when you're out on the water. Up at the helm,

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everything's clean and functional,

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you've got clear visibility

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with no obstruction from the upper station.

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Up top is an electronics box

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and the bonded windshield keeps you out

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of the elements while the open vent gives you a nice breeze.

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Just below you'll find a lighted compass.

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There are stainless-steel back-lit switches on either side

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for your systems, including courtesy lights, livewell pumps,

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and battery controls, and there's plenty

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of room in the center for a single 12-inch

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or dual 10-inch displays.

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Below that, there's a wireless phone charger,

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dual USB ports,

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and a Clarion head unit for your sound system.

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To port, you'll find a tilt steering wheel,

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a stainless-steel cup holder and a digital engine display.

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In the center are your trim tab switches, throttle

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and kill switch, and to starboard, another cup holder

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and a lockable glove box.

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At the base of the console, there's a two-step ergonomic

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footrest and an optional seadek helm mat,

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a great touch for comfort while driving.

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This 246 Cayman Sky deck features our deluxe leaning posts,

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which includes dual flip up bolsters,

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and fold down armrests for added comfort.

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On the backside, you'll find four rod holders

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and a teak accent with two stainless-steel cup holders

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and some tool holders for your rigging gear.

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Below, there's a 50-liter carry-on cooler with keeper tabs

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to hold it securely in place while underway.

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Moving into the aft cockpit, there's plenty

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of fishing function and family friendly comfort.

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Under both the port and starboard gunnels,

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you'll find rod storage tubes with reel pads

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to protect your gear while running to your next spot.

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Back in the center, there's a flip-up bench seat

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with a tall backrest.

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When it's time to fish, fold the backrest down

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to create a huge casting deck covered in

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diamond pattern non-skid.

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When the seat is properly stowed, a stainless-steel handle

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below the bungee opens your build access hatch.

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To either side of the bench,

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you'll find two identical 30-gallon insulated livewells

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and dedicated five-gallon bucket storage behind each one.

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At the transom, there's your standard swim platform

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with a three-step telescoping boarding ladder

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for easy access in and out of the water.

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And now for the best part, the sky deck.

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You can climb up using the wide integrated ladders

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on either side of the console.

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Once you're up top, the folding rails on both sides

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open for easy entry.

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The Skydeck Leaning Post offers you a few

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different ways to ride up here.

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You can sit in the standard position

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for a comfortable elevated view,

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or you can flip the seat cushion up to sit a little higher.

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That setup also works perfectly

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as a leaning bolster when you're standing

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and driving from above.

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On the back of the leaning post,

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you'll find four rod holders and your nav light. To port

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there's a tilt steering wheel

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and a stainless-steel cup holder. In the center

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you'll find your kill switch, horn,

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and space for an optional finished screen.

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And to starboard, you have your throttle

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and another stainless steel cup holder.

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It's the ultimate vantage point, whether you're sight

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fishing, running the flats, or just taking in the view.

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The 246 Cayman Skydeck is fully trailerable at 13

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and a half feet tall and even comes standard

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with an aluminum tandem axel trailer.

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That wraps up our walkthrough on the 246 Cayman

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and 246 Cayman Sky Deck.

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Both models deliver the perfect combination

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of serious fishing performance, family friendly comfort,

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and trusted construction Robalo is known for.

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If you'd like to learn more about either model

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or explore the rest of our lineup, visit us at Robalo.com

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There you can find pricing, spec sheets, images, videos,

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and our boat builder tool where you can customize

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Robalo from bow to stern to fit your lifestyle.

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I'm William Pegg, thanks for watching

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and we'll see you on the water.