Robalo R277: 2026 Boat Buyers Guide

Robalo builds center console, dual console and Cayman bay boats, and has earned NMMA CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) awards for 17 consecutive years.

Robalo boats are built in a single-site plant, totaling 1.25 million square feet, in Nashville, Georgia. Many of its employees are second- and third-generation boatbuilders. The company has been in operation for more than six decades.

Robalo boats blend tournament-class fishability and yacht-like comfort, using materials that include premium gelcoat, vinylester resin, Kevlar reinforcement and stainless-steel hardware. Marine electronics are by both Simrad and Garmin.

All 2026 Robalo models feature upholstery made from virtually maintenance-free, 100-percent SiO Silico, a silicone fabric that enhances durability, resists scuffs and scratches, and provides soft, comfortable seating.

All 2026 Robalo models carry a lifetime limited hull warranty and a five-year limited component warranty.

Robalo R277

The latest addition to the Robalo lineup, the R277 dual-console features a wrap-around windshield and walk-through door. The bow’s forward-facing seats have arm rests, and a table elevates from the deck. Seats open to reveal roomy storage compartments.

A wide captains seat serves the helm console, while back-to-back port console seats unfold into a sun lounge. The port console interior contains a step-down head compartment with electric toilet and faux wood flooring. The dash features as standard a premium audio-system control and a Simrad multifunction display, with radar and other options available. Behind the helm seat, in the aft cockpit, wrap-around seating open to generous storage bins. 

The R277 boasts under-gunwale rod racks. There are also cockpit toe rails for added stability and security while battling fish. The transom’s port side contains a oval-shaped 30-gallon LED-lighted livewell. A pair of 53-gallon in-deck fish boxes are catch-ready. Transom and gunwales combined bear six flush-mounted rod holders, while the fiberglass hardtop has six more. A fold-down transom bench lifts for mechanical-space access.

Engine choices include twin Yamaha F200s with electro-hydraulic steering, or twin F250s with electric steering. Yamaha’s Helm Master EX with the Full Maneuverability package is offered as an option.

Editor’s Tip

All Robalo boat models for 2026 now feature SiO Silicone upholstery material that is free of chemical additives. The angular resin technology in the SiO material offers enhanced durability and robust scuffing and scratch resistance. -Jim Hendricks

Performance Data

• Test Power: Twin Yamaha F250 outboards
• Test Props: 19” Salt Water Series II
• Test Load: Boat plus three persons, 560 lb.
• Test Speed: 31 mph @ 3,500 rpm
• Max Range: 353 mi.

Specifications

Robalo – Nashville, Georgia; robalo.com