2027 Robalo R270

Overview

The 2027 Robalo R270 is a 27-foot-6-inch fiberglass center console built for anglers who want serious fishing capability, plus the comfort to bring the whole family along. At Fish Tale Boats, we see it as one of the most complete center consoles in the Robalo lineup. It suits the way people fish and cruise in Southwest Florida, from a quiet morning in Charlotte Harbor to a day on the Gulf of Mexico.

Robalo's Hydro Lift multi-angle hull design and Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass construction give the R270 a solid, stable feel. The hull measures 330 inches in length with a 114-inch (9-foot-6-inch) beam. That beam gives you a wide, confident cockpit at the dock and on the water. Draft is just 21 inches, so you can work Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, and the mangrove-lined channels of the Ten Thousand Islands. Dry weight is listed at 7,100 lbs, and a 180-gallon fuel tank lets you plan longer days out of Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, or Naples without watching the gauge.

Fishability is where the R270 stands out. The aft cockpit has two insulated fish boxes of 53 gallons each, and the bow adds twin 25-gallon insulated fish boxes. Live bait is covered by a 20-gallon insulated bow livewell and a 30-gallon port aft livewell with an adjustable flow valve. The aft-facing seat also hides a 20-gallon molded cooler or livewell. Ten stainless rod holders along the gunnels, six more on the transom wall, and horizontal rod storage under each gunwale keep a full spread organized. A self-bailing cockpit, raw water washdown, and a freshwater transom shower make cleanup easy after the bite slows down.

When the rods are put away, the R270 handles a sandbar day as well as it handles a fishing trip. The bow casting platform converts to U-shaped seating, with removable bow cushions and backrests. A full transom seat folds flush into the transom wall, and the cockpit table gives everyone a place for lunch. Out at Cayo Costa, Keewaydin Island, or Beer Can Island, a walk-thru transom door, a four-step telescoping boarding ladder, and a port cockpit side-entry door make it easy to get people and gear on and off. A JL Audio stereo with Sirius satellite and a waterproof wireless charging dock keep the day fun.

The helm is as well thought out as the cockpit. You get a fiberglass hardtop with a powder-coated frame, LED spreader lights, and rod holders. Custom helm seating has flip-up bolsters and an armrest, and the stainless steel wheel works with SeaStar power-assisted hydraulic steering. Trim tabs, a digital engine display, and dual battery switches with a voltage sensing relay round out the system. Inside the console is a gravity-discharge porcelain head with a 6.5-gallon holding tank, a real convenience on longer days with family and guests. A V700 windlass system with helm and bow switches takes the work out of anchoring.

This R270 is a new 2027 model currently