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Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the boating industry surprises yet again with its latest marvel, the fiberglass fishing boat named the 2023 Robalo Boat Center Console Series R180 2023. As the name itself suggests, the R180 is a delightful combination of innovative design concepts courtesy of Robalo Boats, renowned for the innovation, style, and quality in their marine crafts.
The first thing you notice about the R180 is its captivating exterior. The vessel reflects premium aesthetic appeal with its white gel coat on hull and deck, accompanied by a striking fish hook graphic that will undoubtedly turn heads in any marine setting. Besides its good looks, the boat showcases remarkable performance too. The power is demonstrated by the robust aluminum prop, featuring both automatic bilge pump and 12V DC receptacle on the dash for maximum efficiency.
The designers have made no compromises on the boat’s interior either. Clad with Harbor Gray, Harbor Blue, Harbor Black, Harbor Ice Blue, Harbor Seafoam Green, Harbor Steel Blue, or Harbor Sand Color Packages, the spacious bow and cockpit come with drink holders and stainless steel grab rails, ensuring a combination of comfort and safety. With its Vertical Rod Storage, which can hold up to 6 rods, and its insulated livewell at the aft that can hold up to 15 gallons of water, it’s clear that this boat was created with avid fishermen in mind.
What sets the R180 appart is its advanced marine electronics. The R180 features an advanced stereo system - AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth and water resistant Speakers with Blue LED Lighting. Additionally, its navigation lights are LED and the boat has high end digital gauges for easy navigation in any waters. But to me, the true highlight stands out in its Aluminum Framed Acrylic Windshield with Stainless Steel Grab Rail, broadening your horizons while you navigate through the calmest or even the harshest water tides.
Having a reliable footing on any boat is essential, and Robalo provides just that. With its Diamond Lustre Non-Skid Surfaces and sturdy four-step telescoping boarding ladder with handle concealed under a fiberglass hatch, getting onto and off of the boat is both safe and effortless.
This boat not just any boat; it’s undoubtedly a significant leap in the arena of fiberglass fishing boats. With its hydro lift multi-angle hull design and kevlar reinforced hull, the R180 ensures enhanced stability and strength. This boat has encapsulated reserve flotation, a first for this category. This means it's designed to stay upright and level, a nice separation in case of an emergency. Plus, it also provides a lifetime limited hull warranty, giving you peace of mind for coming years.
A lesser-known fact about the R180 is its eco-friendliness. The electric horn and fuel/water separators give the boat added value, contributing positively towards preserving the marine environment that we love.
Hence, in my opinion, if you’re an avid angler or marine enthusiast looking for a sturdy, reliable, and stylish fishing partner, the R180 2023 by Robalo is a game-changer. Its innovative and user-friendly design combined with its superior performance and security features brings the best of all worlds together. Investing in the 2023 R180 is not just purchasing a boat, but embracing a lifestyle, one filled with adventure, peace, and evident luxury, all in one.
LOA (ft/in): 18' 4"
Beam (ft): 8'
Bridge Clearance (ft/in): 6' 4"
Bridge Clearance with T-Top (ft/in): 8' 6"
Deadrise: 18°
Fuel Capacity (gals): 50
Draft Up (in): 13"
Max HP: 150
Console Headroom (ft): 5'
Dry Weight with Engines (lbs): 2,625
Passenger Capacity (persons/lbs): 8/1,200
STANDARDS
EXTERIOR COLORS/GRAPHICS
Fish Hook Graphic
Premium White Gel Coat on Hull and Deck
POWER
Aluminum Prop
CANVAS / TOPS / TOWERS
Shipping Cover
DASH / ELECTRICAL
12V DC Receptacle on Dash
12V Wiring Buss Inside Console
Aluminum Panel with Weatherproof Stainless Steel Round Switches and Circuit Breakers
Battery On-Off Switch
BayStar Hydraulic Steering
Bilge Pump with Automatic Switch
Digital Gauges
Electrical Connectors Triple O-Ring Sealed and Water Tight
Lighted Compass
Navigation Lights - LED
Stainless Steel Steering Wheel
Stereo System - AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth and Water Resistant Speakers (4), with Blue LED Lighting
Tinned Copper Wiring with Waterproof Connectors
CONSOLE
Access into Console from Forward Side
Aluminum Framed Acrylic Windshield with Stainless Steel Grab Rail
Fiberglass Console Door - Hinged
Forward Console Seat and Bolster
Stainless Steel Drink Holders (2)
Stainless Steel Grab Rails
Storage on Top of Console with Drains
Vertical Rod Storage (6)
COCKPIT
Aft Insulated Livewell (15 gallons) with Overboard Drain, LED Lighting, Blue Gelcoat Finish and Adjustable Flow Valve
Aft Jump Seats with Folding Backrests and Custom Aluminum Hardware (Converts to Casting Platform)
Bow Insulated Storage Compartment (25 Gallon) with Overboard Drain
Cockpit and Bow Coaming Bolsters
Cockpit LED Courtesy Lights - Blue
Diamond Lustre Non-Skid Surfaces
High Speed Pick up for Livewell Pump
Horizontal Rod Storage under Gunwale (Port and Starboard)
Interior Color Packages: Harbor Gray, Harbor Blue, Harbor Black, Harbor Ice Blue, Harbor Seafoam Green, Harbor Steel Blue or Harbor Sand
Leaning Post with Backrest and Rod Holders (4) with 70 Quart Cooler Underneath (Black or White Powdercoat)
Molded Gunnel Inserts
Premium Stain Resistant Silicone Cockpit Fabric
Self Bailing Cockpit with Integrated Drain Fittings
Stainless Steel Cockpit Grab Rails
Stainless Steel Drink Holders (4)
Stainless Steel Rod Holders Mounted in Deck Gunwale (4)
Transom Storage to Access Rigging Compartment
UTILITY
Bow Anchor Rope and Chain Locker
Brass High Speed Livewell Through Hull
Custom Molded Transom Trim
Electric Horn
Encapsulated Reserve Flotation
Floatation Foam - Upright and Level
Four-Step Telescoping Boarding Ladder with Handle Concealed under a Fiberglass Hatch
Fuel/Water Separator
Garboard Drain
Heavy Duty Rubrail with Stainless Steel Insert
Hydro Lift Multi Angle Hull Design
Kevlar Reinforced Hull
Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty
NMMA Certified using ABYC Standards
Perma-Panel Structural System
Poured Composite Transom Coring
Stainless Steel 6" Studded Cleats, Through Bolted with Backing Plates
Stainless Steel Bow and Stern Eyes
Stainless Steel Bow Grab Rails
Stainless Steel Thru Hull Fittings
TRAILER
Aluminum Trailer (Single Axle, Disc Brakes, Folding Tongue Jack, 14" Galvanized Rims, LED Lights - Submersible, Winch Stand with Safety Straps, Swing-Away Tongue)
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