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 Features

Family-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 Specifications

Length Overall (LOA): 24' 0"
Beam Width: 8' 9"
Deadrise: 22 Degrees
Passenger Capacity: Up to 12 people
Approx. Dry Weight: 4,800 lbs (with engine)
Fuel Capacity: 156 Gallons
Engine: Yamaha F300UCA (4.2L V6 / 300 HP / Digital Controls)

Dealer Showcase & Optional Equipment

Please 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.