Hey, I am Randy Vance.
I'm on Lake Lanier where we're testing Robalo's brand
new R250.
Now this is a 25 foot
dual engine center console boat powered
with Yamaha 200 horsepower outboards.
It's a sweet rig.
It fills a new niche in the Robalo line,
and we're gonna walk you through it right now.
The first thing you want to note is the performance
with the 200 horsepower Yamahas.
What we found was it trimmed out nicely.
It would break 50 miles an hour, and that's with three men
and a full tank of fuel.
What we also liked about it is
how well it took double-up waves
and wakes very smooth, solid ride.
That comes from the Kevlar reinforced hull,
and the 23 degree dead rise gives it
that smooth wave cleaving ride.
Now you control all that Yamaha power from right here.
You've got a three spoke stainless steel wheel
and the digital throttle and shift.
We've got dual 12 inch Simrad EVO 3's here.
Now, these are optional.
We've also got a Yamaha command link display down here
to the left of the wheel, should you want
to keep this real estate for fishing activities.
You've also got Lenco trim tabs with indicators,
and I love these touch button controls on board.
I like the way they've wired up the engines to talk to one
of the Simrads and give you this display.
It's completely customizable,
so you can have any gauges up you want in any position.
Now, the helm is protected by this hard top
with tempered glass windshield all the way around,
and at the touch of the button, this wind vent opens here,
which brings circulation in,
and it's a really welcome feature
on a hot day. We've got an electronics box above.
This one has a VHF radio in it,
and our boat is equipped with a Clarion audio stereo system.
Now the seating arrangement for the skipper
and his crew member is ideal.
This is an optional setup with flip up bolsters
and fold down armrests.
On the backside, you've got a rigging station
with cup holders and underneath, the cooler.
Now, this is an extra wide pullout bench seat.
It'll hold three passengers and it's really sturdy.
When you stow it away, then you can see
that you've got an open transom for fighting fish,
and the seat back becomes a bolster to brace your legs on.
In fact, the entire cockpit of the boat is surrounded
with thickly padded bolsters.
Now for rod holders, you've got six shotgun rod holders
in the transom. You've got mate series
rod holder/cup holders on each corner,
and you've got rod holders here amid ship as well.
Also, under the combing you'll find rod holders
and you'll notice that they've got a special pad there
to protect the rods when they're hanging on the boat
and you're running in choppy water.
In addition to all the rod holders on the deck,
you've got four more in the hard top above.
Now there's a walkthrough to the transom,
and when you get back there, you'll find
that there's a four step retractable ladder.
You've also got a port side dive door
that'll be handy at the dock or when you're out swimming.
The 30 gallon live well in the port side at the transom is
ideally positioned.
It's also oval so your bait swims around instead
of getting stuck in corners.
Now, to stow your fish, you've got two options.
There's two fish boxes here in the cockpit
that are macerated to pump overboard.
Let's take a look at the options up in the front right now.
Now, right now the bow area is set up
for recreational riding,
but underneath these seats,
are large insulated fish boxes
that drain overboard, both on the starboard
and the port. Even the center cushion covers an
insulated compartment.
Now with all these cushions removed
and stowed away, including the seatbacks,
you've got an enormous fishing area at the bow.
Lastly, you've also got an optional windlass here
and that's gonna make it really nice when you're bottom
fishing or hanging out on the sandbar.
Now right here on the front
of the console is another comfortable seat.
Open it up and you've got access
to a large head compartment.
This one's equipped with an optional China toilet
that flushes and pumps out.
Now while the forward seat cushions snap in
and out easily, the seat backs are well engineered
to be durable and relieve this pin, and they lift out
and you can stow them in the console.
Now, one thing I noticed right away is
how easy Robalo has made it
to maintain your boat. You've got access
to your battery charger plug there on the port side. Here,
when you open this up, you've got easy access to your pumps,
to your battery charger itself, your fuel filters.
Everything you need is with an easy reach.
You've got a shower right down here on the starboard side
and there's access to your battery switches
and your main circuit breakers. To make the boat safer,
there's stainless steel rails around the bow
and these tow rails here under the rod holders let you hook
your toes in so that you can gaff a fish.
The Robalo R250 has everything on board you need
for hardcore fishing.
Everything else on board keeps the family comfortable
and they're not gonna be disappointed on the
longest day on the water.
Add to that Yamaha's 200 horsepower dual engines, power
steering, and electronic throttle and shift,
and you've got a smooth riding baby.
I'm Randy Vance on Robalo's 250 Center Console.