Download Boat History Report
You can view a history report for this boat so you can shop with complete transparency.
2019 Robalo 242 Explorer (Yamaha F300UCA)Dealer Overview"Welcome to the ultimate 'do-everything' crossover center console: the 2019 Robalo 242 Explorer. Designed specifically for families who refuse to compromise between a serious day of blue-water fishing and an upscale afternoon of coastal sandbar cruising, the Explorer series brings a massive level of creature comfort and clever ergonomics to Robalo's legendary, heavy-duty fishing DNA.This premium unit comes rigged with the undisputed king of the waterways—the Yamaha F300 High Output V6 outboard engine (F300UCA). Delivering a monstrous 300 horsepower with digital throttle precision, this engine effortlessly handles a fully loaded hull, providing immediate hole-shots, smooth mid-range cruising efficiency, and a thrilling top-end speed. Built on Robalo's signature Hydro Lift™ multi-angle hull design, the 242 Explorer delivers a bone-dry, stable, and remarkably soft ride through heavy coastal chop or big lake swells. If you want a safe, seaworthy, and stylish vessel that keeps both the serious angler and the first mate perfectly happy, this 242 package is completely turn-key and ready to perform."Key Layout & Multi-Mission FeaturesFamily-Focused Crossover Deck: Unlike stripped-down fishing skiffs, the 242 Explorer features an ultra-comfortable aft L-shaped bench seat and plush wrap-around U-shaped bow seating with removable backrests, effortlessly transforming the bow from a luxury lounge into a wide-open casting deck.Hydro Lift™ Deep-V Hull: Featuring a aggressive 22-degree deadrise and a continuous running surface, this proprietary hull design slices through rough water seamlessly, minimizes bow-rise, and tracks arrow-straight at trolling speeds.Oversized Comfort Head Console: Boasting nearly 5.5 feet of headroom, the forward-entry console door reveals a massive, fully lined private head compartment with an opening portlight window—a game-changer for long days away from the marina.Premium Command Helm & Leaning Post: Features a heavy-duty fiberglass hardtop framework with integrated rocket-launcher rod holders, a dual-bolster leaning post with a 70-quart cooler bay, and a clean dash layout equipped with premium digital gauges and tilt hydraulic steering.Technical SpecificationsLength Overall (LOA): 24' 0"Beam Width: 8' 9"Deadrise: 22 DegreesPassenger Capacity: Up to 12 peopleApprox. Dry Weight: 4,800 lbs (with engine)Fuel Capacity: 156 GallonsEngine: Yamaha F300UCA (4.2L V6 / 300 HP / Digital Controls)Dealer Showcase & Optional EquipmentPlease note: Features listed below represent popular factory upgrades and may vary by individual inventory availability. Contact your sales representative to confirm the exact options built on this specific hull.Yamaha Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS): Experience buttery-smooth fly-by-wire shifting and instantaneous throttle response under any sea conditions.Integrated Garmin® or Simrad® Touchscreen GPS: High-end dash electronics displaying real-time chartplotting, sonar, engine diagnostics, and structure-scanning fishfinding depth tools.Enclosed Porta-Pottie / Electric Toilet: Factory console sanitation upgrades featuring a holding tank or an optional pump-out setup.Dual 20-Gallon Livewells: Insulated and aerated livewell tanks (one in the bow, one at the port-stern) featuring blue LED lighting and high-speed water pickups.Removable Bow Fiberglass Table: A custom-fit pedestal picnic table that drops directly into the forward lounge layout for dockside dining.Lenco® Trim Tabs with Indicators: Electric plane adjusters with dash-mounted LED indicators to balance off-center weight loads effortlessly.Custom Tandem-Axle Aluminum Trailer: Precision-built bunk trailer equipped with disc brakes, alloy wheels, and matching LED safety lights.
You can view a history report for this boat so you can shop with complete transparency.