WEBVTT - This file was automatically generated by VIMEO 0 00:00:10.255 --> 00:00:12.675 Hi, I'm Captain Tripp with boattest.com 1 00:00:12.895 --> 00:00:15.915 and today we're gonna take a look at the Robalo R270. 2 00:00:23.685 --> 00:00:24.715 We're up here at the helm 3 00:00:24.975 --> 00:00:26.955 and the first thing that I notice is just 4 00:00:27.055 --> 00:00:31.035 how much visibility you have, and that is 5 00:00:31.035 --> 00:00:34.675 because of the design here allows the helm to be lower 6 00:00:37.415 --> 00:00:40.235 and with this increased visibility, it's not hindered 7 00:00:40.535 --> 00:00:41.915 by any curves in the glass. 8 00:00:41.915 --> 00:00:44.035 These are all straight pane tempered glass. 9 00:00:44.585 --> 00:00:46.555 Just forward the handstitched final brow. 10 00:00:46.735 --> 00:00:51.035 You find two storage trays with drains as well as a compass, 11 00:00:52.145 --> 00:00:53.555 both port and starbord on the helm, 12 00:00:53.575 --> 00:00:55.755 you have your backlit stainless steel switches, 13 00:00:55.885 --> 00:00:57.355 which is a great feature 14 00:00:57.695 --> 00:00:59.875 so you know which switch you're pressing if it's dark out. 15 00:01:00.785 --> 00:01:03.245 We have a glare resistant acrylic here 16 00:01:03.245 --> 00:01:06.405 that allows flush mounting of all of your electronics. 17 00:01:06.405 --> 00:01:08.125 And then we have room for another screen 18 00:01:08.145 --> 00:01:11.925 as well under our display. 19 00:01:12.305 --> 00:01:15.525 We have a wireless phone charger here as well 20 00:01:15.745 --> 00:01:18.685 as a dual USB port 12 volt outlet 21 00:01:18.905 --> 00:01:22.165 and our trim tabs also over here is our Clarion head unit. 22 00:01:22.625 --> 00:01:25.445 All of their boats come with the Yamaha display Unit. 23 00:01:25.635 --> 00:01:28.685 This way, all your engine data is not taking up space on 24 00:01:28.685 --> 00:01:29.925 your Simrad unit. 25 00:01:30.435 --> 00:01:33.765 Then we also find a nice substantial stainless steel wheel 26 00:01:33.945 --> 00:01:37.085 that's of course adjustable and our power start and stop. 27 00:01:37.425 --> 00:01:40.685 And our controls here, which are ergonomically positioned 28 00:01:40.705 --> 00:01:42.565 to be nice and comfortable to use while underway. 29 00:01:45.065 --> 00:01:48.205 The helm seat has ample room for both pilot and companion 30 00:01:48.265 --> 00:01:50.605 and also with these bolsters we have different seating 31 00:01:50.805 --> 00:01:52.125 positions and this is emphasized 32 00:01:52.345 --> 00:01:55.285 by the molded footrests here that allow 33 00:01:55.285 --> 00:01:57.205 for different positions while operating. 34 00:01:58.725 --> 00:02:02.145 And also an added feature is this plush Robalo anti-fatigue 35 00:02:02.165 --> 00:02:05.345 mat overhead. 36 00:02:05.585 --> 00:02:07.825 I was pleased to see an oversized T top. 37 00:02:07.935 --> 00:02:10.665 Typically, you'll find that most T tops do not have 38 00:02:10.715 --> 00:02:11.945 quite as much overhang. 39 00:02:12.135 --> 00:02:13.625 This is a great feature because a lot 40 00:02:13.625 --> 00:02:15.665 of times you find yourself under a small T top 41 00:02:15.685 --> 00:02:17.745 and people are just fighting over that little piece 42 00:02:17.745 --> 00:02:19.305 of shade overhead. 43 00:02:19.305 --> 00:02:24.185 We find our JL audio speakers as well as a storage hatch 44 00:02:24.455 --> 00:02:25.465 with our VHF radio. 45 00:02:27.305 --> 00:02:30.905 A nice touch is this electrically actuated windshield vent 46 00:02:30.905 --> 00:02:34.305 when you wanna let in some extra air, but also overhead. 47 00:02:34.325 --> 00:02:35.345 We find our map lights 48 00:02:35.345 --> 00:02:36.985 to illuminate our helm while we're underway 49 00:02:37.525 --> 00:02:39.625 and spread our lights around the outside. 50 00:02:41.405 --> 00:02:43.785 One thing I can't help but notice early on about Robalo, 51 00:02:43.785 --> 00:02:45.505 just the overall fit and finish 52 00:02:45.645 --> 00:02:47.585 and the pride that they take in their boats. 53 00:02:47.965 --> 00:02:49.545 One thing, their upholstery, 54 00:02:49.545 --> 00:02:51.785 they use a beautiful silicone material 55 00:02:52.085 --> 00:02:54.305 and this doesn't pink, it doesn't mold. 56 00:02:54.445 --> 00:02:56.865 It just has so many benefits over your traditional vinyl 57 00:02:56.865 --> 00:02:58.105 that you find in most boats. 58 00:02:58.335 --> 00:03:00.365 Another thing, a lot of their hinges, 59 00:03:00.365 --> 00:03:01.605 they use tension hinges 60 00:03:01.785 --> 00:03:04.005 so you're not using gas shocks and things like that. 61 00:03:04.005 --> 00:03:06.645 This tension hinge holds whatever door 62 00:03:06.825 --> 00:03:08.885 or compartment you're opening right where you want it. 63 00:03:09.025 --> 00:03:11.005 And they also have non-skid throughout. 64 00:03:11.915 --> 00:03:14.245 Another thing that Robalo does that sits them apart from a lot 65 00:03:14.245 --> 00:03:15.845 of their competitors, it the fit 66 00:03:15.845 --> 00:03:18.485 and finish category would be they finish the underside 67 00:03:18.485 --> 00:03:19.925 of their hatches and also all 68 00:03:19.925 --> 00:03:21.765 of the boxes are fully insulated 69 00:03:21.765 --> 00:03:22.925 with at least two inches of foam. 70 00:03:24.165 --> 00:03:25.965 I also wanna point out the gaskets 71 00:03:25.965 --> 00:03:27.645 that they have under almost all their hatches 72 00:03:27.745 --> 00:03:29.645 to keep things dry on the inside. 73 00:03:30.195 --> 00:03:32.605 Another thing Robalo is meticulous about is they 74 00:03:32.605 --> 00:03:33.725 use black caulking. 75 00:03:33.905 --> 00:03:35.485 As time goes on, you're not gonna have 76 00:03:35.485 --> 00:03:37.245 to worry about your caulking turning on you. 77 00:03:37.355 --> 00:03:38.525 It's gonna stay looking great. 78 00:03:39.185 --> 00:03:40.925 We also find ample seating back here 79 00:03:41.075 --> 00:03:42.725 with a rear facing bench seat 80 00:03:42.865 --> 00:03:45.365 and then opposing to that at the stern, 81 00:03:46.045 --> 00:03:48.165 a forward facing stowaway seating. 82 00:03:48.785 --> 00:03:50.605 One thing I always struggle with is wanting to know what 83 00:03:50.605 --> 00:03:52.685 to do with this cushion well Robalo has thought of that. 84 00:03:52.745 --> 00:03:56.245 Simply flip it up and it is secured behind the back rests 85 00:03:56.625 --> 00:04:00.045 and under here we find another insulated livewell. 86 00:04:00.045 --> 00:04:01.205 it's 20 gallons 87 00:04:01.955 --> 00:04:05.885 with the Robalo R270 being yacht certified, it's great 88 00:04:05.885 --> 00:04:07.365 because we have all these seating 89 00:04:07.385 --> 00:04:08.565 and we can actually fill it. 90 00:04:09.185 --> 00:04:11.125 Now, if your day is focused more on fishing, 91 00:04:11.475 --> 00:04:13.125 then just a day at the sandbar, 92 00:04:13.225 --> 00:04:15.005 the Robalo 270 has you covered. 93 00:04:15.255 --> 00:04:19.565 First. We have good bolsters toe rails 94 00:04:19.565 --> 00:04:21.365 to keep you in place if you're fighting that fish 95 00:04:21.365 --> 00:04:23.485 or leaning over the side trying to get a gaff in the fish. 96 00:04:23.555 --> 00:04:25.965 Then once you get our gaff open, your tuna door, 97 00:04:26.355 --> 00:04:29.525 haul her in, and then just 98 00:04:29.525 --> 00:04:31.405 inside the door we find our mount 99 00:04:31.745 --> 00:04:33.685 for our removable side access ladder. 100 00:04:34.865 --> 00:04:37.725 As we move up into the bow, there's a lot going on here 101 00:04:37.795 --> 00:04:39.245 that makes this boat very versatile. 102 00:04:39.315 --> 00:04:40.925 Well, let's start up here where the windless 103 00:04:40.925 --> 00:04:43.925 and anchor locker are located under here. 104 00:04:44.865 --> 00:04:47.085 You find your windless is kind 105 00:04:47.085 --> 00:04:48.845 of recessed down in this plate here, 106 00:04:49.375 --> 00:04:50.845 which gives us some more room. 107 00:04:51.145 --> 00:04:54.165 We have our anchor and road goes out through the bow. 108 00:04:54.595 --> 00:04:56.325 Also, you have a tool in here 109 00:04:56.345 --> 00:04:58.125 for manual operation if you need to go that way 110 00:04:58.345 --> 00:05:01.925 and access down to your road as well as a manual switch, 111 00:05:02.065 --> 00:05:03.925 but can also be controlled back at the helm. 112 00:05:04.225 --> 00:05:05.605 Now something else stands out to me, 113 00:05:05.755 --> 00:05:08.565 just makes things convenient, is how this latch 114 00:05:09.145 --> 00:05:11.645 If you notice, you just close it and it locks. 115 00:05:11.645 --> 00:05:14.005 There's no turn mechanism in order to lock it. 116 00:05:14.035 --> 00:05:16.405 It's just simple, quick, it keeps things outta the way. 117 00:05:17.105 --> 00:05:19.285 I'm happy to see that they had safety in mind when they 118 00:05:19.485 --> 00:05:22.445 designed this bow because they gave us a higher seatback than 119 00:05:22.445 --> 00:05:23.685 you would generally see on other boats. 120 00:05:25.165 --> 00:05:27.445 I like how sturdy and heavy duty these forward facing 121 00:05:27.475 --> 00:05:30.525 seatbacks are when in place they make a nice, 122 00:05:30.525 --> 00:05:32.365 comfortable forward facing lounge, 123 00:05:32.785 --> 00:05:35.565 but they can also be removed and stowed below 124 00:05:36.385 --> 00:05:37.485 and a little farther back. 125 00:05:37.745 --> 00:05:40.445 The fire extinguisher that is recessed in the hull works 126 00:05:41.295 --> 00:05:43.925 underneath all of our cushions is insulated storage, 127 00:05:43.935 --> 00:05:47.445 which is accessed by this paddle latch design instead 128 00:05:47.445 --> 00:05:49.725 of having to come under the cushion with your turn latch. 129 00:05:49.905 --> 00:05:52.245 Simple paddle latch is a much better design 130 00:05:53.105 --> 00:05:55.605 in the floor we have access to ample storage. 131 00:05:55.695 --> 00:05:59.645 Below that houses a dedicated spot for our table supports. 132 00:06:00.235 --> 00:06:02.085 Also, this will make a great place 133 00:06:02.305 --> 00:06:03.885 to store batteries if you wanted 134 00:06:03.885 --> 00:06:05.725 to install a trolling motor on the bow. 135 00:06:06.115 --> 00:06:08.365 Something else, the Robalo 270 does really well, 136 00:06:08.375 --> 00:06:09.885 which makes this boat great 137 00:06:09.885 --> 00:06:13.645 for families is the head is easily accessed forward. 138 00:06:15.435 --> 00:06:18.925 What this gives us is a larger entry into the head 139 00:06:18.955 --> 00:06:20.365 that is 21 inches wide 140 00:06:20.745 --> 00:06:25.205 and a nice step down below to guide us as we enter. 141 00:06:25.505 --> 00:06:28.085 And once we get inside, we have 42 inches 142 00:06:28.105 --> 00:06:31.005 of sitting headroom, also stainless steel port light 143 00:06:31.625 --> 00:06:34.885 and dedicated storage for our table that goes in the bow. 144 00:06:35.435 --> 00:06:38.205 This boat comes standard with a porcelain head 145 00:06:38.355 --> 00:06:40.085 with optional discharge overboard. 146 00:06:41.245 --> 00:06:42.445 Whenever you're ready for some dining 147 00:06:42.585 --> 00:06:44.045 or maybe some evening cocktails, 148 00:06:44.145 --> 00:06:46.525 you can set up the dedicated table for this position. 149 00:06:46.705 --> 00:06:49.005 But you can also remove your cushions, drop the table down, 150 00:06:49.025 --> 00:06:50.885 and you have a perfect casting platform. 151 00:06:53.785 --> 00:06:55.645 Now when it comes time to do your servicing, 152 00:06:55.645 --> 00:06:56.725 whether you do it yourself 153 00:06:56.865 --> 00:06:57.965 or you take it to a mechanic, 154 00:06:58.145 --> 00:07:01.045 anyone is gonna love climbing into the back of a Robalo 270 155 00:07:01.075 --> 00:07:04.565 because you have such great access 156 00:07:05.345 --> 00:07:06.965 to all your important components in the bilge, 157 00:07:07.355 --> 00:07:10.925 whether it be bilge pumps, floats, fuel filters, 158 00:07:11.715 --> 00:07:13.685 battery charger, and batteries. 159 00:07:15.235 --> 00:07:18.045 Something else I noticed that I really like is all 160 00:07:18.045 --> 00:07:20.725 of their wiring is protected in looms. 161 00:07:21.025 --> 00:07:22.325 That's something you usually don't 162 00:07:22.325 --> 00:07:23.445 see on a boat in this class. 163 00:07:24.315 --> 00:07:26.485 Another nice touch at the bottom of these rod holders, 164 00:07:26.585 --> 00:07:27.725 we find drains 165 00:07:27.985 --> 00:07:30.285 to get the water overboard instead of down in the village. 166 00:07:30.755 --> 00:07:32.925 Robalo takes time to do that on all 167 00:07:32.925 --> 00:07:34.165 of your cup holders and rod holders. 168 00:07:35.195 --> 00:07:38.365 Back at the transom door, we find our freshwater shower 169 00:07:38.825 --> 00:07:40.685 and behind the actual transom door. 170 00:07:40.865 --> 00:07:43.445 Hidden is our battery access. 171 00:07:44.345 --> 00:07:49.085 We have our main battery switches as well as fuses box. 172 00:07:49.115 --> 00:07:52.165 Robalo has given us six more rod holders across the transom. 173 00:07:53.985 --> 00:07:55.805 We have a recessed swim ladder 174 00:07:57.665 --> 00:08:00.165 And this is a four step ladder to make it easier 175 00:08:00.305 --> 00:08:01.365 for people to climb aboard. 176 00:08:02.145 --> 00:08:03.965 The Robalo has quite a number of motor options. 177 00:08:04.135 --> 00:08:06.165 We're running Twin Yamaha two hundreds. 178 00:08:06.255 --> 00:08:07.525 Let's go see how they perform. 179 00:08:08.025 --> 00:08:11.045 The Robalo R270 stretches to an overall length 180 00:08:11.105 --> 00:08:15.005 of 27 foot six inches, a nine foot six inch beam, 181 00:08:15.145 --> 00:08:17.845 and 21 inches of draft with the motors trimmed up 182 00:08:17.865 --> 00:08:20.365 and an empty weight coming in at 7,000 pounds 183 00:08:21.185 --> 00:08:23.725 during our test with four of us on board 184 00:08:23.945 --> 00:08:26.245 and the fuel tank at three quarters of the way full, 185 00:08:26.545 --> 00:08:30.365 the estimated weight was around 9,588 pounds. 186 00:08:31.045 --> 00:08:33.685 A pair of Twin Yamaha two hundreds power the boat, 187 00:08:33.895 --> 00:08:37.605 which when pushed to their limits hit 6,000 RPMs 188 00:08:37.905 --> 00:08:41.365 and propels the boat to a Swift 46.5 miles an hour 189 00:08:42.345 --> 00:08:44.525 for those seeking the sweet spot for cruising. 190 00:08:44.755 --> 00:08:48.045 It's at 4,500 RPM, clocking in at a good pace 191 00:08:48.105 --> 00:08:51.685 of 33.8 miles per hour, giving you an efficiency 192 00:08:51.745 --> 00:08:53.485 of 1.3 miles per gallon. 193 00:08:53.915 --> 00:08:57.125 This means you can venture up to 141 statute miles, 194 00:08:57.235 --> 00:09:00.805 leaving a 10% reserve of its 180 gallon tank. 195 00:09:01.675 --> 00:09:04.045 Driving the 270 is really pretty pleasant. 196 00:09:04.625 --> 00:09:06.125 She likes to stay on her rails pretty good. 197 00:09:06.985 --> 00:09:09.565 Really comes up on plane nicely once you get her on plane. 198 00:09:09.985 --> 00:09:11.245 She just sticks right where you put 199 00:09:11.245 --> 00:09:12.845 her pleasure to drive eye. 200 00:09:17.185 --> 00:09:18.445 As for acceleration, 201 00:09:18.785 --> 00:09:21.605 she gets up on plane in a brisk 5.2 seconds, 202 00:09:21.955 --> 00:09:25.045 hits 20 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds 203 00:09:25.385 --> 00:09:28.565 and 30 miles per hour in just 9.9 seconds. 204 00:09:33.345 --> 00:09:35.125 So if you're looking for a capable tournament boat 205 00:09:35.425 --> 00:09:37.685 or just boat to go out and enjoy the A day on the sandbar, 206 00:09:37.825 --> 00:09:40.005 the Robalo R270 is a great choice. 207 00:09:40.305 --> 00:09:42.085 I'm Captain Trip Smith with boat test.com. 208 00:09:42.085 --> 00:09:43.765 And remember, life's better on a 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