Opinions on Robalo

[slonezp]

If I sell the Lund this fall,I'm looking at the Robalo 226 Caymen. Got to be family and fishing friendly. Any thoughts?

[12poundbass]

When did the boat flavor change? 

[A-Jay]

Nice ~ I just built one on their site -

Boat motor & trailer out the door ~ 72K

Tips the scales a bit at 3,400 lbs - dry

8'6" beam (6" wider than the Pro-V Bass)

 60 gal fuel tank and 3 live wells - 

Get the black with the hard top.

Do It ! 

A-Jay

 

[slonezp]

9 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

When did the boat flavor change? 

I can get more boat for the money in a bay boat then I can in a multi species boat. The 226 Cayman is 2-1/2' longer than the Lund and looks to have as much storage as my boat.

 

@A-Jay I'm thinking white and sharkhide grey rather than black. 

[A-Jay]

1 hour ago, slonezp said:

I can get more boat for the money in a bay boat then I can in a multi species boat. The 226 Cayman is 2-1/2' longer than the Lund and looks to have as much storage as my boat.

 

@A-Jay I'm thinking white and sharkhide grey rather than black. 

Been a few years but I have boarded hundreds of them.  Always thought they were near the top as far as a quality rig goes.  Center consoles are a different deal.  Hope you get to ride one in advance of this purchase.

Btw -  during my career, at least half the rigs I drove I did so standing up - I actually prefer it. Especially when it gets sporty. 

A-Jay 

 

[slonezp]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Been a few years but I have boarded hundreds of them.  Always thought they were near the top as far as a quality rig goes.  Center consoles are a different deal.  Hope you get to ride one in advance of this purchase.

Btw -  during my career, at least half the rigs I drove I did so standing up - I actually prefer it. Especially when it gets sporty. 

A-Jay 

 

They look to be a beefier rig compared to their competition at a similar price point. It's twice the boat the Ranger 2260 is and very similar pricing. I looked at the Ranger 2260 when I was talking to the dealer about the 1880MS which, by the way, is also priced similar. The Robalo is 5 more feet of boat then the 1880 and weighs 1100lbs more which should equate to a much smoother ride in the chop.

[12poundbass]

Looks like a sweet rig, that’s for sure! If and when you get it, when you break in the motor, I’ll be waiting in Holland for you to pick me up and we’ll do a little fishing. There’s no better way to break it in than take her across the big lake. Then we’ll head north and pick @A-Jay up in Traverse City. I’ll give you $20 towards gas. ?

[Way north bass guy]

3 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

Looks like a sweet rig, that’s for sure! If and when you get it, when you break in the motor, I’ll be waiting in Holland for you to pick me up and we’ll do a little fishing. There’s no better way to break it in than take her across the big lake. Then we’ll head north and pick @A-Jay up in Traverse City. I’ll give you $20 towards gas. ?

After you guys pick up A-Jay, you might as well head on up to Georgian Bay and grab me as well, it’s a bit further run so I’ll throw in $50. 

[A-Jay]

3 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

Looks like a sweet rig, that’s for sure! If and when you get it, when you break in the motor, I’ll be waiting in Holland for you to pick me up and we’ll do a little fishing. There’s no better way to break it in than take her across the big lake. Then we’ll head north and pick @A-Jay up in Traverse City. I’ll give you $20 towards gas. ?

 

4 minutes ago, Way north bass guy said:

After you guys pick up A-Jay, you might as well head on up to Georgian Bay and grab me as well, it’s a bit further run so I’ll throw in $50. 

Ok ~

I'll bring the crackers and the cheese whiz

but only if I get to drive for a few minutes

A-Jay

[slonezp]

I'll just start up Uber Boats

[12poundbass]

Does that boat have a head on it? After eating the Cheez Whiz @A-Jay brings I might need it. 

[A-Jay]

3 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

Does that boat have a head on it? After eating the Cheez Whiz @A-Jay brings I might need it. 

Dude Wipes.

A-Jay

[slonezp]

16 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

Does that boat have a head on it? After eating the Cheez Whiz @A-Jay brings I might need it. 

Optional head available. If you're tagging along, maybe I should see if they offer a bide'. 

[NHBull]

Awesome boat!
They depreciate more and faster than their competition and make for a better value on the used market!
I have seen many on the East coast for very reasonable $$$$$

[slonezp]

8 hours ago, NHBull said:

Awesome boat!
They depreciate more and faster than their competition and make for a better value on the used market!
I have seen many on the East coast for very reasonable $$$$$

Lots of boats and travel trailers have been sold this year because of the lockdowns. When people see how much money and work is involved with "toy" ownership, the used market will be flooded. My money says next fall there will be a ton of lightly used boats for sale.

[flyfisher]

4 hours ago, slonezp said:

Lots of boats and travel trailers have been sold this year because of the lockdowns. When people see how much money and work is involved with "toy" ownership, the used market will be flooded. My money says next fall there will be a ton of lightly used boats for sale.

We are already seeing it in the kayak world but the prices are not that great because there are not many new boats being shipped out.