2019 Robalo R227 Dual Console

The R227 is one of those rare 22-footers that feels a size class bigger once you step aboard. The wide beam and deep freeboard keep everyone feeling secure when the afternoon chop kicks up, while the dual-console layout gives you a true “family side” and a “fishing side” without compromise. The helm ergonomics are classic Robalo—clear sightlines, intuitive switch layout, and a comfortable captain’s chair that makes longer runs surprisingly easy. Thoughtful touches like stainless grab rails exactly where you want them, self-bailing decks, and abundant dry storage make this boat a pleasure to live with. It’s the kind of rig you can confidently hand over to less-experienced crew and know they’ll feel at ease.

Waters here can go from calm morning glass to stacked afternoon rollers, and the R227’s heavy, seaworthy hull is built for that daily mood swing. The deep-V entry softens the ride through confused chop, while the generous bow flare helps knock spray down so crew stay dry when you’re running between sandbars or out to the nearshore reefs. Shallow draft lets you sneak onto skinny flats or pull close to the beach, yet the boat still has the stability and cockpit depth you want when the tide and boat wakes pick up. With its mix of comfort seating and genuine fishability, it fits the local routine of early fishing, midday watersports, and sunset cruises perfectly.