WEBVTT - This file was automatically generated by VIMEO 0 00:00:19.495 --> 00:00:21.595 Hi, I'm Captain Tripp with boat test.com, 1 00:00:21.815 --> 00:00:24.195 and if you want a vessel with maximum fish ability 2 00:00:24.335 --> 00:00:27.875 and maximum comfort, the Robalo R 360 fits that bill 3 00:00:28.145 --> 00:00:31.115 because the Robalo R 360 was introduced just a couple 4 00:00:31.115 --> 00:00:33.075 of years ago, her designers had the benefit 5 00:00:33.135 --> 00:00:35.315 of seeing the best ideas in the industry's fleet 6 00:00:35.575 --> 00:00:37.395 and made a point to do them one better. 7 00:00:37.965 --> 00:00:40.515 First, they hired Michael Peters to take advantage 8 00:00:40.575 --> 00:00:44.195 of his patented Step V ventilated tunnel hall in the 9 00:00:44.195 --> 00:00:45.355 boat's 23 degree bottom. 10 00:00:45.695 --> 00:00:48.595 The twin steps make the boat faster and more fuel efficient. 11 00:00:48.595 --> 00:00:51.715 At higher speeds, her center line tunnel aids her 12 00:00:51.715 --> 00:00:54.355 directional stability, particularly in high speed turns 13 00:00:54.775 --> 00:00:58.155 and her 23 degree dead rise would give her as soft a ride 14 00:00:58.215 --> 00:01:00.675 as possible at speed in lumping conditions. 15 00:01:02.425 --> 00:01:05.355 Then Robalo put an interior design focus on fish 16 00:01:05.355 --> 00:01:06.675 ability and family comfort. 17 00:01:07.195 --> 00:01:09.915 I think the resulting R 360 checks all the boxes. 18 00:01:10.245 --> 00:01:14.115 Let's take a look. This aft facing bench is 19 00:01:14.115 --> 00:01:15.595 great trolling. 20 00:01:15.735 --> 00:01:16.755 As you're watching the lines 21 00:01:16.975 --> 00:01:18.875 and when you're thirsty, come under this cushion 22 00:01:19.145 --> 00:01:20.755 with these nice scissor style hinges 23 00:01:20.975 --> 00:01:22.435 and you have access to your Yeti cooler. 24 00:01:23.625 --> 00:01:25.435 Just behind you have four cup holders 25 00:01:25.895 --> 00:01:28.715 and then a one 10 volt outlet that is powered 26 00:01:28.715 --> 00:01:29.715 by the onboard generator. 27 00:01:30.425 --> 00:01:32.715 When you wanna convert to more luxurious style, 28 00:01:33.215 --> 00:01:34.755 simply smash your button 29 00:01:40.055 --> 00:01:42.555 And now you have the best seat in the house When underway, 30 00:01:42.865 --> 00:01:44.355 nice and comfortable when you're going 31 00:01:44.355 --> 00:01:47.275 through some rough seas in the gunnels along the stern, 32 00:01:47.455 --> 00:01:49.835 we have four cup holder, rod holder combos 33 00:01:50.175 --> 00:01:52.395 and a plug for electrical reels. 34 00:01:53.595 --> 00:01:56.915 We also have eight rod holders along the transom. 35 00:01:57.535 --> 00:02:02.075 We also have twin oversized live wells along the stern 36 00:02:03.975 --> 00:02:05.555 in the deck, most I port starboard. 37 00:02:05.695 --> 00:02:08.235 We find two large insulated fish boxes 38 00:02:08.495 --> 00:02:10.995 and these are gasketed with a seal on the top 39 00:02:11.535 --> 00:02:13.115 to keep water out or water in. 40 00:02:14.785 --> 00:02:18.075 Something that I'm liking about all the Robalos is their 41 00:02:18.075 --> 00:02:21.115 tension hinges that they use almost all their hatches. 42 00:02:22.255 --> 00:02:25.435 In our cockpit sole, we have this large hatch that opens up 43 00:02:25.575 --> 00:02:27.955 to reveal our mechanical room. 44 00:02:28.655 --> 00:02:30.355 We find that there's plenty of room 45 00:02:30.355 --> 00:02:33.795 for an optional five kilowatt fisher panda diesel generator 46 00:02:33.795 --> 00:02:35.755 to power the optional sea keeper 47 00:02:35.765 --> 00:02:37.195 three gyro, which is forward. 48 00:02:37.655 --> 00:02:40.435 The generator can also power the optional AC system. 49 00:02:41.015 --> 00:02:43.995 As you can see, this optional equipment all requires its own 50 00:02:43.995 --> 00:02:44.995 raw water cooling system, 51 00:02:44.995 --> 00:02:47.675 which means there're gonna be additional through holes along 52 00:02:47.675 --> 00:02:49.875 with one for the two live wells. 53 00:02:50.095 --> 00:02:52.275 Before you take liberty of a boat loaded up like this, 54 00:02:52.665 --> 00:02:54.275 make sure you can reach all of 55 00:02:54.275 --> 00:02:57.115 through hole shutoffs without having to be an orangutan. 56 00:02:58.255 --> 00:03:00.365 All the electrical wires are sheathed in 57 00:03:00.375 --> 00:03:01.605 tubes to prevent chafing. 58 00:03:02.555 --> 00:03:07.125 This Robalo R 360 is outfitted with a side entry door, 59 00:03:07.235 --> 00:03:08.405 both port and starboard. 60 00:03:09.715 --> 00:03:12.685 They also included a third access out the stern. 61 00:03:13.035 --> 00:03:16.525 Most boats don't have that option, either have the two 62 00:03:16.905 --> 00:03:18.045 or one and two. 63 00:03:19.025 --> 00:03:20.885 As we step out, we find our freshwater 64 00:03:20.885 --> 00:03:22.165 shower here at the Stern. 65 00:03:24.225 --> 00:03:27.685 Our test model is fitted with Triple Yamaha three hundreds, 66 00:03:27.685 --> 00:03:30.365 which gave us plenty of power to get up on plane quickly 67 00:03:30.905 --> 00:03:32.165 and I really appreciate that. 68 00:03:32.165 --> 00:03:34.245 They created this walkway bridge here for us 69 00:03:34.245 --> 00:03:35.725 to get from one side to another 70 00:03:38.065 --> 00:03:41.005 And back here we also find our shore power hookup. 71 00:03:41.905 --> 00:03:45.365 Moving Forward to the helm, we have seating for three. 72 00:03:47.485 --> 00:03:49.125 I really do like the stitching details here 73 00:03:49.705 --> 00:03:52.645 We have flip-up bolsters and also we. 74 00:03:52.785 --> 00:03:54.925 We have a teak footrest 75 00:03:54.985 --> 00:03:59.485 and an anti-fatigue, non-slip mat, another premium feature 76 00:03:59.745 --> 00:04:00.765 and add a little bit of comfort 77 00:04:01.065 --> 00:04:02.445 for your passengers while underway. 78 00:04:02.635 --> 00:04:04.325 There's a flip down armrest. 79 00:04:05.025 --> 00:04:07.525 The center helm seat is adjustable forward 80 00:04:07.525 --> 00:04:09.325 and backward by the simple press of a switch, 81 00:04:11.025 --> 00:04:14.445 and from here the lower design console is apparent when you 82 00:04:14.445 --> 00:04:16.845 have this excellent visibility 360 degrees. 83 00:04:17.985 --> 00:04:21.285 The windshield and side windows are tempered glass bonded 84 00:04:21.285 --> 00:04:22.965 to the structural supports of the hardtop 85 00:04:24.325 --> 00:04:25.685 considerable thought was put into the 86 00:04:25.685 --> 00:04:26.725 layout of this console. 87 00:04:27.115 --> 00:04:29.445 With access to the controls of many of the systems 88 00:04:29.445 --> 00:04:32.365 that are board this vessel, we have Simrad screens. 89 00:04:32.675 --> 00:04:35.245 Then along the center line we have our Yamaha gauges 90 00:04:35.265 --> 00:04:37.245 and also a gauge for our optional sea keeper. 91 00:04:37.735 --> 00:04:40.325 Below that, we have our controls for our searchlight 92 00:04:42.145 --> 00:04:44.045 and then down trim tap controls. 93 00:04:44.545 --> 00:04:47.605 In our glove box, we find a wireless charger 94 00:04:47.625 --> 00:04:51.205 for your cell phone, USB and 12 volt receptacles 95 00:04:51.865 --> 00:04:54.125 and also a JL audio head unit. 96 00:04:55.625 --> 00:04:58.365 And with that close, the captain still has quick access 97 00:04:58.545 --> 00:05:00.285 to the power and volume of the stereo. 98 00:05:01.025 --> 00:05:03.245 We also have our Yamaha joystick controls 99 00:05:03.425 --> 00:05:05.885 and this is very handy for making any novice 100 00:05:06.445 --> 00:05:07.525 operator look like a pro. 101 00:05:12.225 --> 00:05:14.765 And then something I really like on these hot summer days 102 00:05:15.065 --> 00:05:16.685 air conditioning right here at the helm 103 00:05:18.295 --> 00:05:19.645 underneath the helm seats. 104 00:05:20.445 --> 00:05:21.925 I was very impressed to see 105 00:05:21.985 --> 00:05:23.165 how all the batteries are laid out. 106 00:05:23.265 --> 00:05:26.125 All the wiring is so neat that says a lot about a boat 107 00:05:28.105 --> 00:05:31.365 and then underneath here you have access to your fuel tank. 108 00:05:32.915 --> 00:05:35.565 Also, under our helm seats, we find battery switches 109 00:05:35.565 --> 00:05:37.005 and breakers neatly tucked away. 110 00:05:37.725 --> 00:05:40.005 I much prefer the batteries, battery chargers 111 00:05:40.005 --> 00:05:42.645 and electrical connections here rather than in the bilge 112 00:05:42.645 --> 00:05:45.645 where they're vulnerable to water, corrosion and shorts. 113 00:05:46.035 --> 00:05:47.605 Also, batteries are heavy 114 00:05:47.865 --> 00:05:50.885 and it's much easier moving them from here than tucked away 115 00:05:50.955 --> 00:05:52.285 someplace in the bilge. 116 00:05:53.435 --> 00:05:56.565 Also, note the cup holders all drain into tubes which drain 117 00:05:56.565 --> 00:05:58.525 overboard and not into the bilge. 118 00:05:59.695 --> 00:06:01.245 Under this oversized T top, 119 00:06:01.345 --> 00:06:02.965 you'll be well protected from the elements 120 00:06:03.025 --> 00:06:05.565 as we just found out as a quick squawl just came through. 121 00:06:07.145 --> 00:06:10.725 Now forward I have a electric vent I can open 122 00:06:10.725 --> 00:06:13.365 and close to allow air to come in here while underway. 123 00:06:14.025 --> 00:06:16.245 We also find overhead map lights, 124 00:06:19.185 --> 00:06:21.085 an ebox, which contains our VHF radio 125 00:06:21.385 --> 00:06:23.445 and electric sunroof above 126 00:06:25.745 --> 00:06:28.605 and then also another ebox and more lighting. 127 00:06:30.345 --> 00:06:32.525 Now you'll notice we have seven rocket 128 00:06:32.525 --> 00:06:34.245 launcher rod holders up there. 129 00:06:34.315 --> 00:06:37.605 However, they're a little high but Robalo. Thought about that. 130 00:06:39.195 --> 00:06:42.485 With the press of a switch, they come down so they're 131 00:06:42.485 --> 00:06:45.405 witin easy reach or if you're going under a low bridge, 132 00:06:45.705 --> 00:06:47.685 you can lower your rods down and clear it. 133 00:06:49.585 --> 00:06:51.325 And then just a little farther back, 134 00:06:51.665 --> 00:06:53.685 we have an automatic sunshade. 135 00:06:59.435 --> 00:07:02.525 This boat is equipped with a premium JL audio system 136 00:07:02.595 --> 00:07:03.725 that was custom designed. 137 00:07:03.945 --> 00:07:07.325 We have four speakers overhead in the T top four midships 138 00:07:07.635 --> 00:07:09.325 with a subwoofer on each side 139 00:07:10.985 --> 00:07:14.325 and two speakers in the bow along the gunnels, 140 00:07:14.325 --> 00:07:15.805 both port and starboard to midships. 141 00:07:16.145 --> 00:07:19.565 We have an over-engineered cover for our rod storage 142 00:07:19.665 --> 00:07:20.885 and it's also lockable. 143 00:07:20.945 --> 00:07:23.045 You can lock 'em up instead of having to carry some 144 00:07:23.045 --> 00:07:24.125 of your rods to shore at night. 145 00:07:26.975 --> 00:07:29.245 Continuing forward we find multiple rod holders 146 00:07:29.705 --> 00:07:31.805 and large eight inch pop-up cleats. 147 00:07:34.175 --> 00:07:37.995 Bow seating has a molded in rigid back and below. 148 00:07:37.995 --> 00:07:40.595 There's dedicated storage for trash receptacle. 149 00:07:40.695 --> 00:07:43.555 Now this is something that I really appreciate seeing on a 150 00:07:43.555 --> 00:07:45.115 boat 'cause it seems like you never have a good spot 151 00:07:45.215 --> 00:07:47.315 for your trash to the other side. 152 00:07:47.975 --> 00:07:50.395 We have three drawers. now 153 00:07:50.395 --> 00:07:52.515 This is great to have on board, whether it be for tackle 154 00:07:52.695 --> 00:07:53.915 or maybe you just have a lot of guests 155 00:07:53.975 --> 00:07:55.195 who bring a lot of accessories. 156 00:07:55.295 --> 00:07:56.915 You can assign each of them a drawer 157 00:07:57.175 --> 00:07:59.235 so their stuff isn't cluttering up your helm. 158 00:08:01.215 --> 00:08:03.155 Wow, just coming up to this bow, you see 159 00:08:03.155 --> 00:08:05.155 how much seating is on this boat, which is nice 160 00:08:05.155 --> 00:08:06.955 because this boat is yacht certified 161 00:08:07.455 --> 00:08:09.875 and something unique about this forward facing seat is 162 00:08:09.875 --> 00:08:10.995 it's not just a sharp corner. 163 00:08:11.305 --> 00:08:13.875 They've actually scalloped this corner so 164 00:08:13.875 --> 00:08:15.275 that you can sit sideways or 165 00:08:15.275 --> 00:08:17.635 however you want while underway and you're still comfortable. 166 00:08:18.895 --> 00:08:20.845 Along the top, we have a beefy handrail 167 00:08:20.845 --> 00:08:22.445 that goes all the way around our seating 168 00:08:22.665 --> 00:08:25.565 and next to our speakers, two cup holders as well 169 00:08:25.565 --> 00:08:28.285 as a USB outlet for charging your electronics. 170 00:08:29.105 --> 00:08:31.565 One thing I really love about Robalo's boats is their 171 00:08:31.585 --> 00:08:33.725 paddle latches for getting under their seats. 172 00:08:34.475 --> 00:08:36.285 Just a simple lift. Instead of digging 173 00:08:36.285 --> 00:08:38.645 underneath your cushion, hit the paddle latch. 174 00:08:38.865 --> 00:08:41.325 Get under here you have a nice insulated dry storage. 175 00:08:42.385 --> 00:08:44.565 Not only do we have this horseshoe seating here, 176 00:08:44.705 --> 00:08:47.045 you also have a large chaise lounge, 177 00:08:50.995 --> 00:08:54.165 Even more storage underneath the feet of our chaise lounge. 178 00:08:54.795 --> 00:08:57.445 This table has two positions, one for dining 179 00:08:57.465 --> 00:08:58.765 and docktails as you see here, 180 00:08:58.945 --> 00:09:01.445 but can also be lowered to the height of the deck Here, 181 00:09:01.665 --> 00:09:04.445 remove the cushions and you have a casting deck. 182 00:09:05.025 --> 00:09:06.685 If you're wondering where our boarding ladder 183 00:09:06.785 --> 00:09:09.285 and our table legs are, just take a look down in this 184 00:09:09.285 --> 00:09:12.685 oversized very deep dry storage down here. 185 00:09:13.395 --> 00:09:15.445 Dedicated storage for the ladder as well 186 00:09:15.445 --> 00:09:18.685 as both table legs and then all the way forward. 187 00:09:18.685 --> 00:09:19.845 We have one more hatch 188 00:09:20.105 --> 00:09:23.605 and this houses our windless and anchor road. 189 00:09:23.785 --> 00:09:25.565 Now I like this design a lot 190 00:09:25.565 --> 00:09:28.525 because we have our road is on a reel. 191 00:09:28.745 --> 00:09:31.525 To me, this style of windless is much more favorable 192 00:09:32.205 --> 00:09:33.245 compared to your traditional, 193 00:09:33.295 --> 00:09:35.125 which just has your road piling up in the bottom 194 00:09:35.125 --> 00:09:37.645 of your locker, and we have controls 195 00:09:37.785 --> 00:09:39.965 for this high-speed windless here in the locker 196 00:09:40.105 --> 00:09:42.685 and also back at the helm over on the port side. 197 00:09:42.755 --> 00:09:45.685 This is a freshwater rinse to wash down all 198 00:09:45.685 --> 00:09:47.165 of your road once it gets gunky. 199 00:09:47.595 --> 00:09:50.085 Another exciting feature that I like to see on a boat. 200 00:09:50.785 --> 00:09:52.125 We have a nice cabin under here. 201 00:09:54.845 --> 00:09:55.845 A lot of people may look at this 202 00:09:55.845 --> 00:09:57.245 and say, wow, that's a small cabin. 203 00:09:57.345 --> 00:09:58.405 It doesn't really provide much, 204 00:09:58.505 --> 00:10:01.005 but to be honest, I could easily see myself staying 205 00:10:01.005 --> 00:10:02.085 here for a short weekend. 206 00:10:02.135 --> 00:10:04.765 Maybe you jump over to The Bahamas. Nothing wrong with that. 207 00:10:05.305 --> 00:10:07.845 It does have a few critical things going for it. 208 00:10:08.185 --> 00:10:12.245 For one, an air conditioner for two, we have a head here 209 00:10:13.625 --> 00:10:17.485 and over the head they have this bench seat folds down. 210 00:10:17.535 --> 00:10:19.125 Maybe you're changing into a bathing suit 211 00:10:19.185 --> 00:10:21.205 or you're just sitting in here waiting out on a storm. 212 00:10:21.955 --> 00:10:24.525 Also, we have a small cabinet with a fresh water sink 213 00:10:24.945 --> 00:10:27.645 and then a rather large bed. 214 00:10:28.085 --> 00:10:30.485 Actually it's six foot eight in length. 215 00:10:31.515 --> 00:10:33.965 Then we also have a glazed porthole for privacy, 216 00:10:34.545 --> 00:10:37.365 and then above in the cabinet we have our electrical 217 00:10:37.365 --> 00:10:40.925 panel On the aft bulkhead. 218 00:10:41.145 --> 00:10:43.685 We have access to all the electrical 219 00:10:43.935 --> 00:10:45.445 underneath the dashboard. 220 00:10:45.715 --> 00:10:48.365 It's great to have this easy access for servicing along 221 00:10:48.365 --> 00:10:49.805 with access to all of our breakers. 222 00:10:50.425 --> 00:10:53.485 The Robalo R 360 boasts an overall length 223 00:10:53.545 --> 00:10:55.445 of 36 foot six inches. 224 00:10:55.845 --> 00:10:57.965 A beam measuring 11 foot four inches 225 00:10:57.985 --> 00:11:00.565 and a draft of 26 inches with the motors raised. 226 00:11:01.195 --> 00:11:04.685 It's empty weight stands at 14,500 pounds 227 00:11:05.545 --> 00:11:08.285 on our test day with 175 gallons of fuel 228 00:11:08.345 --> 00:11:09.605 and four people aboard. 229 00:11:09.825 --> 00:11:14.165 Our estimated test weight was 17,976 pounds, 230 00:11:14.795 --> 00:11:17.565 powered by Triple V six Yamaha three hundreds. 231 00:11:17.755 --> 00:11:21.045 That peaked out at 5,920 RPM. 232 00:11:21.185 --> 00:11:25.165 We achieved a top speed of 55.7 miles an hour. 233 00:11:26.105 --> 00:11:29.245 The optimal cruising speed was found at 3,500 RPM 234 00:11:29.765 --> 00:11:32.085 registering 29.1 miles an hour. 235 00:11:32.825 --> 00:11:36.765 At this speed, the fuel consumption was 28.25 gallons per 236 00:11:36.765 --> 00:11:40.485 hour, which translates to 1.03 miles per gallon. 237 00:11:40.835 --> 00:11:41.885 This gives us a range 238 00:11:41.885 --> 00:11:46.445 of 339 statute miles while factoring in a 10% fuel reserve 239 00:11:46.445 --> 00:11:49.325 from the boat's 350 gallon fuel capacity. 240 00:11:49.825 --> 00:11:51.965 In our acceleration tests, the time 241 00:11:52.025 --> 00:11:55.205 to plane was 6.19 seconds, zero 242 00:11:55.225 --> 00:11:59.365 to 20 miles per hour was just after planning at 6.8 seconds 243 00:11:59.745 --> 00:12:03.405 and zero to 30 was achieved in 10.7 seconds. 244 00:12:05.075 --> 00:12:06.525 Robalo has always maintained a good 245 00:12:06.525 --> 00:12:07.685 value for dollar relationship. 246 00:12:08.075 --> 00:12:11.365 This boat is definitely designed for the dual use of fishing 247 00:12:11.545 --> 00:12:12.565 and family cruising. 248 00:12:13.185 --> 00:12:15.845 Her T top and integral windscreen are as good as they come. 249 00:12:16.325 --> 00:12:19.005 I found that all of her Seakeeping details are done right 250 00:12:19.345 --> 00:12:21.885 and some things such as her molded in forward seating 251 00:12:21.885 --> 00:12:24.005 and drum anchor winch set her apart 252 00:12:24.005 --> 00:12:25.085 from other boats in class. 253 00:12:25.635 --> 00:12:27.165 Well, the sun finally decided to come out, 254 00:12:27.505 --> 00:12:29.525 but that concludes our full features inspection 255 00:12:29.785 --> 00:12:32.645 and performance evaluation of the Robalo R 360. 256 00:12:33.065 --> 00:12:34.405 I'm Captain Tripp with boat test 257 00:12:34.745 --> 00:12:36.405 and remember, life's better on a boat.