2027 Robalo 226 Cayman

Overview

The 2027 Robalo 226 Cayman is a 22-foot-6-inch bay boat built for Southwest Florida's shallow water. It draws just 12 inches, so it can work grass flats, mangrove shorelines, oyster bars and backcountry creeks that deeper hulls can't reach. If you fish Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound or the Ten Thousand Islands, or you just want a capable boat for sandbar days, this 2027 Robalo is built for that kind of water.

This Cayman is new and currently on order at our Fort Myers location (stock number 6707). It's configured with an Atlas Blue hull sides and black graphics package over Robalo's premium white gel coat, and a Harbor Atlas Blue cockpit interior with black canvas. Power is a Yamaha Four Stroke VMAX 200 (VF200XB, 200 HP, 25-inch shaft), paired with a hydraulic jack plate so you can fine-tune your running depth in skinny water.

Built to fish. The fishing layout is the heart of the Cayman. The bow has a center insulated livewell with a dedicated pump and LED lighting. Twin insulated aft livewell/fish boxes have their own pumps, adjustable flow valves and a plexiglass divider. A 45-gallon insulated fish box sits forward to starboard. There's rod storage everywhere: six vertical rod holders, horizontal storage under each gunwale, lockable rod storage under the bow seating, and molded forward port storage. This boat adds a deluxe leaning post with four rod holders and flip-up bolsters, and a white powder-coated hardtop with four more rod holders and a storage box. The aft double-wide seat converts to a casting platform. The bow is wired for a 24- or 36-volt trolling motor, so adding one is easy.

Comfortable for the whole crew. With a 102-inch beam (8 feet 6 inches) and an 8-passenger rating, the Cayman is steady underfoot and roomy enough for friends and family. Removable bow cushions and U-shaped bowrider seating make a good lounge for a day at Cayo Costa, Keewaydin or Beer Can Island. The hardtop adds shade. A forward console seat, an integrated dual-level footrest and a console you can enter from the forward side with a step all add comfort. A starboard dive swim platform with a three-step boarding ladder makes getting in and out of the water easy, and a Porta-Pottie is included on this unit. A Bluetooth stereo with four water-resistant speakers and blue LED lighting handles the music.

Rugged and ready. Construction includes a Kevlar-reinforced hull, a fiberglass structural system, poured composite transom coring, encapsulated reserve flotation and a heavy-duty rubrail with a stainless steel insert. A self-bailing cockpit and a raw water washdown with hose connector make cleanup quick. This unit has a dual battery system with crossover switch and voltage regulating system, plus a dual battery charger. Trim tabs with indicators help you dial in the ride. Robalo backs the hull with a limited lifetime warranty, and this unit carries a 5-year premium-level limited component warranty. A tandem axle aluminum trailer is included.

The 226 Cayman is at its best inshore and nearshore. With a 65-gallon fuel tank and gas power, it's well matched to