{"id":4688,"date":"2025-02-12T10:02:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:02:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:02:59","slug":"boat-test-2025-robalo-r257","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=4688","title":{"rendered":"Boat Test: 2025 Robalo R257"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Boat Test: 2025 Robalo R257<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/84cb7E4w16M\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"robaloVisit\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robalo.com\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit Robalo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"robaloBuild\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robalo.com\/Our-Boats.php\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Build Your Robalo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"robaloDealer\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robalo.com\/Robalo-Boat-Dealer-Locator.php?action=new&amp;dealer_locator=1\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find a Robalo Dealer<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Robalo Boats are tough and stylish, offering optimal deck space for crew as well as top-shelf production quality at a \u00admodest price. The R257 dual-\u00adconsole punches above its class in performance, \u00adfishability and comfort.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border:0; width: 100%;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The R257 proves a seriously fishable saltwater SUV that\u2019s ready for diving, snorkeling, cruising and beachcombing\u2014and, yes, it offers some \u00adluxury\u00a0too.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Robalo R257 running fast\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-1.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The R257 combines hardcore fishability with a smooth ride.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Robalo Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>The R257\u2019s ride is smooth thanks to its deep, wave-cleaving deadrise. Well-positioned chines aid in crisp turns, and available Helm Master joystick steering makes mooring easy. The full-\u00admaneuverability joystick system holds the boat when waiting for your turn at the fuel dock too.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Robalo R257 helm\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-2.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The dual console has a wraparound windshield and a wind dam that protect the cockpit from the elements.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Robalo Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior and Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>A wraparound \u00adwindshield and a walk-through wind dam protect the cockpit from the elements. Wraparound\u00a0bow seating is deep and safe, \u00adproviding comfortable bolsters and rails all the way around. Standard silicone fabric upholstery is inherently UV- and mildew-resistant, supple, cool to the touch, and\u00a0 stain-repellent. We love the look of the multiple textures and colors, complementary to any of the almost infinite color schemes available. The premium upholstery makes the custom captain\u2019s chair even more luxurious and cool to the touch, and the \u00adbolster gives a better view when docking<\/p>\n<p>For the No. 1 companion, a portside convertible lounge has a backrest that adjusts to form a single forward-\u00adfacing seat with a back-to-back aft-facing seat. Flip the backrest forward for an aft-facing lounge. Behind the captain\u2019s bucket seat is an entertainment galley with sink and\u00a0 pullout shower. A fold-away transom seat adds comfortable seating on the fly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-3-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Robalo R257 cockpit seating\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-3.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">A portside lounge converts from a forward-facing passenger seat with lounge space behind, or flip the back bolster forward and the entire length of cushion is a lounge.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Robalo Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>For anglers, there\u2019s a 30-gallon livewell with a high-\u00adcapacity pump that will keep hundreds of baits alive all day. Rod holders surround the cockpit, with six on transom, one on each gunwale and six in the hardtop to keep extra rods ready. Two 50-gallon fish boxes under the deck are macerated, and pulling your catch into them will be easy through either the transom door or the portside boarding door.<\/p>\n<p>The Robalo R257 is \u00adhardcore fishable, with durable crew-pampering features and reliable outboard power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2024-robalo-r250-boat-test\/\">Robalo R250<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-4-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Robalo R257 offshore\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-4.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The ride is smooth thanks to its deep, wave-cleaving deadrise.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Robalo Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Tested<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Engines:<\/strong> Twin Yamaha 200 hp outboards<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive\/Prop:<\/strong> Outboard\/Reliance 14.25\u2033 x 18\u2033 3-blade stainless steel<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Gear Ratio:<\/strong> 1.75:1 <strong>Fuel Load:<\/strong> 100 gal. <strong>Water on Board:<\/strong> 0 gal. Crew Weight: 700 lb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Optional Lenco Pro Control trim tabs automatically adjust for a smooth, level\u00a0ride.<\/li>\n<li>The transom seat adds seating while still leaving space for a transom door.<\/li>\n<li>Standard hardtop includes six rod \u00adholders, dual storage boxes, LED spreader lights, tricolor overhead LED lights, four speakers, outrigger-ready mounts, and a ski tow point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>More tackle storage would be useful but would come at the expense of seating or the deck galley.<\/li>\n<li>The 9-foot-2-inch beam makes a permit necessary for trailering in some states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toughest Competitor<\/h2>\n<p>Blackfin does a good job of blending style, comfort and fishability in its 252 DC ($230,760 with twin 200 hp Mercury outboards in white). It is available with Mercury outboards in twin 150 or 200, or single 300 to 400 models.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and Specs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$195,712 (as\u00a0\u00adtested with twin 200\u00a0Yamahas)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>LOA:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u20193\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beam:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>9\u20192\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Draft:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2\u201911\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Displacement:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7,000 lb. (dry with power)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Transom Deadrise:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>23 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bridge Clearance:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8\u201911\u201d (with outriggers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Headroom:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3\u201911\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fuel Capacity:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>165 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Horsepower:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available Power:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Single or twin Yamaha outboards to 400 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed, Efficiency, Operation<\/h2>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-specs.jpg?resize=800%2C504&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Robalo R257 performance data\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-specs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-specs-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTGBBG25-FSH-Robalo-R257-specs-768x484.jpg 768w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Robalo R257 Certified Test Results<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Boating Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\" id=\"robaloContact\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robalo.com\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact Robalo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Robalo Boats<\/strong> \u2013 Nashville, Georgia; <a href=\"https:\/\/robalo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11149\">robalo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-robalo-r257-boat-test\/\">Boat Test: 2025 Robalo R257<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Randy Vance<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-robalo-r257-boat-test\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boat Test: 2025 Robalo R257 Visit Robalo Build Your Robalo Find a Robalo Dealer Overview Robalo Boats are tough and stylish, offering optimal deck space for crew as well as top-shelf production quality at a \u00admodest price. The R257 dual-\u00adconsole punches above its class in performance, \u00adfishability and comfort. 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