2018 Robalo 305
$189,000
Boat in Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 US
305
2 Engines (2x Yamah)
30 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Composite
Welcome aboard HOTAS, a low-hour, exceptionally clean 2018 Robalo 305 Walkaround that offers the perfect blend of offshore performance, comfort, and versatility.
Powered by twin Yamaha F300 outboards with under 200 hours, this boat delivers reliable power and efficiency for both serious fishing and cruising.
She is well-equipped with a strong list of features, including:
- Garmin electronics package
- 3kW Westerbeke generator
- Reverse cycle heat & air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Stand-up head with shower
- Forward V-berth
- Aft cabin under the helm
- Foam decking throughout
- Massive overhead storage in the hardtop with integrated electronics box
Whether you're heading offshore or spending the weekend aboard, HOTAS is set up to do it all.
The boat is currently under shrink wrap and can be easily shown during normal business hours.
Please Note: Not all photos shown are of HOTAS. Some images are manufacturer-provided stock photos, which we have included due to limited ability to capture detailed photos while the vessel is under shrink wrap.
Manufactures Description:
Robalo's R305 is an exceptional model from a renowned production manufacturer. Thoughtful design, quality build, excellent finishing, and all at a significantly better value than competing models from other manufacturers in this size and style.
The R305 is an exceptional platform for fishing, with open cockpit, huge livewells, and twin 100gal fishboxes. The dual helm seats, aft jump seats, and flip-away transom seat provide plenty of comfortable seating for runs out to the fishing grounds, and the stowable aft seat clears the cockpit for fishing access once you're ready to fish.
- 12V DC Receptacle on Dash
- Aluminum Instrument Panel with Weatherproof Switches and Circuit Breakers
- Battery Charger System - Triple Bank
- Battery Isolator to Maintain House Battery
- Direct Component Wiring with Buss Bars and Waterproof Ring Terminals
- Dockside Power with Galvanic Isolator
- Lighted High Speed Compass
- Molded Electronics Face with 12V Wiring Buss Behind Console
- Navigation Lights
- Power Assisted Hydraulic Steering
- Premium Sound System Includes: 4-Speakers AM/FM/WB, Bluetooth Stereo, with Aux & USB Jacks (Includes Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner & Antenna)
- Sea Star Tilt Hydraulic Steering
- Stainless Steel Wheel with Control Knob
- Tinned Copper Wiring with Waterproof Connectors
- Trim Tabs with Indicators
- Triple Battery Switch and Circuit Breaker Compartment
- Yamaha Digital Gauges
- 12V DC/120V AC Cabin Refrigerator
- Aft Berth, with Cushions
- Cabin Portlights with Screens, 4 each
- Color Match Soft-Tone Gelcoat on Fiberglass Cabin Headliner
- Color Match Soft-Tone Gelcoat on Fiberglass Cabin Interliner
- Contoured Seating In Bow Converts to V-Berth
- Enclosed Head Compartment with VacuFlush Porcelain Marine Head with 12 Gallon Holding Tank
- Galley with Storage Compartment, Drawers and Stainless Steel Sink
- Hanging Locker
- Incandescent Directional Lighting, 2 each
- Indirect Cabin Lighting
- Laminated Cabinetry
- Locking Cabin Ceiling Hatch Way with Screen and Blind
- Microwave Oven, Stainless Face
- Molded Cabin Storage Bins in V-Berth
- Opening Aft Berth Window with Screen
- Overhead Lighting Over Galley, Entryway, and Hanging Locker
- Premium V-Berth Filler Cushions with Designers Choice Upholstery
- Solid Surface Countertop
- Storage, Head, Upper and Lower
- Stove, Single Burner Glass Top
- Teak and Holly Wood Laminate Flooring
- Teak Step Treads on Companionway Ladder
- Teak Table, Oiled Finish with Gas Spring Assisted Base
- Translucent Sliding Cabin Door with Lock
- V-berth Backrest Cushions Which Convert to Pullman Berths, Port & Stbd
- Water Heater, 4.2 Gallons
- Water Tank, 39 Gallons
- 25 Gallon Cooler/Livewell with L.E.D. Lighting, Plex Lid, and Blue Gelcoat Finish
- 30 Gallon Livewell/Cooler Under Jump Seat Behind Captain's Chair with Plex Lid and Blue Gelcoat Finish
- 99 Gallon Cockpit Fish Box with Gulper Grouper Pump, Port & Stbd
- Cable Actuated Helm Seat With Flip-up Bolster (Starboard Side Only)
- Cockpit Bolster Cushions
- Cockpit Courtesy Lights, Dual Color LED, White and Blue
- Cockpit Floor Mechanical Compartment, with Gas Assist
- Cockpit Tackle Storage with Removable Drawers
- Diamond Lustre Non-Skid Surfaces
- Full Transom Seat with Backrest and Protective Cover tilt Up Access to Livewell and Rigging Area
- Hard Top Complete Includes: (4) Rod Holders, Molded Electronics Box with Wiring and Lockable Hatch, Overhead Lighting, Spreader Lights (LED), and Life Jacket Storage
- Horizontal Tubed Rod Storage for (6) Rods
- L-Shaped Port Cockpit Seating with Forward Cushion for Lounging and 3 Position Aft Backrest for Forward Facing Reclining or Lounging, and Aft Facing Seating
- Multi-Outlet Livewells with LED lighting
- Premium Vinyl Cockpit Upholstery with Nano-Block Technology™
- Self Bailing Cockpit with Integrated Drain Fittings
- Sink/Bait Prep Station with Pressure Water
- Stainless Steel Cockpit Grab Rail
- Stainless Steel Cockpit Toe Rails
- Stainless Steel Custom Wrap-Around Windshield with Integral Supports
- Stainless Steel Drink Holders
- Stainless Steel Drink Holders On Aft Cockpit Wall (2)
- Stainless Steel Gas Spring Assists on all Molded Hatches
- Stainless Steel Rod Holders in Gunnel (4)
- Stainless Steel Rod Holders On Aft Cockpit Wall (2)
- Storage Tub under Port Cockpit Seating
- Walk Thru Transom Door
- 14 lb. Galvanized Delta Anchor with Rope, Chain, and Safety Strap, Anchor Windlass with Lanyard, Foot Switches, and Helm Switch
- Anchor Rope Locker with Access Hatch for 200' of Line and Chain
- Cast Bronze Sea Water Strainer System
- Dockside Water Connection for City Water
- Encapsulated Reserve Flotation
- Fresh Water Shower at Transom
- Fresh Water Washdown at Anchor Locker with Hose & Sprayer
- Fuel / Water Separator
- Garboard Drain
- Heavy Duty Rubrail with SS Insert
- High Polished Stainless Steel Bow Roller
- Hydro Lift Multi Angle Hull Design
- Kevlar Reinforced Hull
- Large Stainless Steel Clamshell Fitting on Anchor Locker Drain
- Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty
- NMMA Certified
- Premium Gel Coat
- Raw Water Wash Down with Hose Connector
- Stainless Steel Bow Plate
- Stainless Steel Pull Up Cleats with Robalo Logo, Through Bolted with Backing Plates (6)
- Stainless Steel Pull-Up Cleats, Midship for Springlines
- Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Fittings
- Stainless Steel Transom Trim
- Three Bilge Pumps with Automatic Switch, 1100 GPH Forward, 2000 GPH Mid, and 2000 GPH Aft
- Three-Step Telescoping Boarding Ladder with Handle
- Welded One Piece 316 Stainless Steel Bow Rail with Backing Plates
- Windshield Wiper, Port & Starboard
Robust Garmin Electronics Package
- 2 Garmin XSV 7612'S
- 2KW Garmin fantom Radar
- Garmin GHC20 AP
- Garmin ais 800
- B150M Transducer
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/26 | Initial price | $189,000 |
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Overview
The Robalo R305 is a versatile 29-foot crossover walk-around boat designed to bridge the gap between offshore fishing, family activities, and overnight cruising. It offers a blend of quality, utility, and affordability, making it a practical choice for anglers and recreational boaters alike.
Exterior Design and Fishing Features
The R305 features a high freeboard measuring 41 inches to the top of the cockpit cap rail, providing a dry and secure ride in offshore conditions. A standard hardtop serves as a mounting platform for four 4.5-inch spreader lights, optional Taco Grand Slam outriggers, and rocket launchers. It also includes an electronic box, courtesy lighting, and a drop-down life jacket storage compartment. The cockpit offers 44 square feet of open fishing space, equipped with twin 99-gallon in-deck fishboxes on both port and starboard sides. Rod holders are integrated into the cap rail, leading to a quarter-mounted 25-gallon livewell featuring nine circulation inlets, LED lighting, and a blue gel-coat oval interior with a gasketed plexiglass cover. Forward in the cockpit, a bench seat provides a vantage point for fishing lines, with a rigging station underneath that includes a sink with a removable cutting board and lockable tackle storage with pull-out drawers. To starboard, a jump seat sits above a second 30-gallon livewell. Additional features include rod storage under both gunnels, tow rails, courtesy lights, electric downrigger sockets, and a tool holder near the cockpit gate.
Comfort and Cruising Amenities
For comfortable cruising, the cockpit includes a 4-foot-9-inch bench seat flush with the transom that easily deploys by lifting the bolster and pulling the seat down. The entire seating assembly lifts to reveal batteries, battery switches, and a charger. On the bridge deck, L-shaped seating converts to multiple configurations with storage beneath. Below deck, the cabin is thoughtfully laid out with a modest galley to port and a cozy settee forward that converts into a V-berth. The seat backs lift to form twin Pullman berths, allowing up to four people to sleep comfortably. Additionally, a mid-cabin berth measuring six feet two inches by four feet accommodates two more guests. The fully fiberglass-lined wet head offers five feet nine inches of headroom and includes a vacu-flush porcelain toilet as standard equipment.
Power and Performance
The Robalo R305 measures 29 feet 2 inches overall with a beam of 10 feet 6 inches and a draft of 32 inches. It has an empty weight of 9,600 pounds, and with 100 gallons of fuel and three people aboard, the test weight was 10,805 pounds. Powered by twin 300-horsepower Yamaha four-stroke engines, the boat achieved a top speed of 52.8 miles per hour at 5,900 RPM, consuming 51.75 gallons per hour for a range of approximately 275 miles. The most efficient cruise speed was 28.8 miles per hour at 3,500 RPM, burning 16.9 gallons per hour, which would allow for a 16-hour, 460-mile range while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve. The R305 planes quickly, reaching 20 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds, 30 miles per hour in 8.6 seconds, 40 miles per hour in 12.5 seconds, and surpassing 50 miles per hour in 22.4 seconds. During acceleration, the bow rises 16 degrees, momentarily reducing horizon visibility, but settles into a comfortable 7.5-degree bow-high attitude with minimal trim adjustments. The boat leans 12.5 degrees into turns, providing a stable and comfortable ride, and returns to a level attitude when power is reduced.
Helm and Handling
The helm features a gray panel with ample space to accommodate optional 12-inch multifunction displays. A dedicated module at the top of the panel mounts Yamaha multifunction displays without obstructing visibility. The helm seat includes a high wraparound design with padded lumbar support and ventilated lower back cushioning. Controls for swivel and slide are clearly labeled and easily accessible. Notably, the seat allows the captain to swivel around to back down on a fish without moving the seat itself. Access to the bow is via side decks, and any water taken over the bow is quickly drained overboard. The bow rail height ranges from 18.5 inches at the windshield to 22 inches at the working end, where a standard windlass with foot controls is installed.
Construction and Mechanical Details
Mechanical equipment is housed in a spacious compartment at the forward end of the cockpit, accessible through a hatch. The hull is constructed with a finished stringer system and reinforced with a Kevlar strip along the keel to protect against underwater hazards. This robust construction underpins the R305’s offshore capabilities and durability.
Conclusion
The Robalo R305 stands out as a well-rounded flagship in Robalo’s walk-around lineup, offering a practical balance of fishing features, cruising comfort, and overnight accommodations. Its solid construction, thoughtful design, and strong performance make it a compelling option for anglers and families seeking a versatile offshore boat.
Overview from around the web 2018 Robalo 305
Customers praise the 2018 Robalo 305 for its versatile design, combining excellent performance with ample comfort
Many highlight its spacious cockpit and well-thought-out layout, making it ideal for both fishing and family outings. The boat’s smooth ride and reliable handling receive consistent positive remarks, along with the quality craftsmanship and durable materials used throughout. Overall, owners appreciate the 2018 Robalo 305 for delivering a balanced blend of functionality, style, and seaworthiness.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2018 Robalo 305 is a versatile and well-regarded center console boat that offers a blend of performance, comfort, and functionality. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Spacious Layout: The 305 provides ample deck space with a well-thought-out layout, including comfortable seating areas and plenty of storage, making it ideal for family outings and entertaining guests.
Performance: Equipped with powerful outboard engines, the Robalo 305 delivers strong performance, smooth handling, and a comfortable ride even in choppy waters.
Quality Construction: Known for its solid build quality, the 305 features a durable fiberglass hull and high-quality fittings that contribute to its longevity and reliability.
Fishing Features: The boat includes several fishing amenities such as rod holders, live wells, and fish boxes, catering well to anglers.
Comfort and Amenities: With options like a T-top, cabin with a head, and a freshwater system, the 305 is designed for extended trips and comfort on the water.
Cons
Price Point: The Robalo 305 can be on the higher end of the price spectrum compared to some competing models, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Fuel Consumption: With powerful engines, fuel consumption can be relatively high, especially at higher speeds or extended use.
Cabin Size: While it offers a cabin with a head, the space is compact and may not be ideal for overnight stays for larger groups.
Weight: The boat’s solid build contributes to a heavier weight, which can affect trailering ease and fuel efficiency.
Made For
The 2018 Robalo 305 is designed for boating enthusiasts who seek a versatile, high-performance center console that excels in both offshore fishing and comfortable family outings. It’s ideal for anglers who want a reliable, well-equipped vessel with ample storage and advanced fishing features, as well as for families looking for a spacious, stylish boat to enjoy leisurely cruises, watersports, and day trips on the water. Whether you’re targeting big game fish or spending quality time with loved ones, the Robalo 305 offers the perfect blend of functionality and comfort.
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