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Robalo R242

24.3ft center console, built 2014–present. Primary use: saltwater.

Typical used values

Model year	Used asking range	Median	Confidence
2014	$50,000 – $64,500	$57,500	low
2020	$82,000 – $102,000	$92,000	med
2026	$130,500 – $161,500	$146,000	low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 7%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

Low Hardtop powder-coat corrosion and fastener bleed on saltwater units 5+ years old.
Low Livewell and washdown pump failures common past 4–5 years — cheap to fix, common negotiation point.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Test every pump (livewell, washdown, bilge) on the sea trial.
Check the hardtop frame welds and fasteners for corrosion bleed.

Typical engines (2)

Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) outboard · gas · base score 90/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.

100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.
Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) outboard · gas · base score 85/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).

100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.

Resale liquidity (78/100)

Strong value-brand resale; not a Grady/Whaler but the buyer pool is wide and price-sensitive, which moves units.

Robalo R242 FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Robalo R242?

Typical asking range for a 2020 Robalo R242 is roughly $82,000–$102,000 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 7% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.

What should I inspect on a used Robalo R242?

Test every pump (livewell, washdown, bilge) on the sea trial.
Check the hardtop frame welds and fasteners for corrosion bleed.

Is the Robalo R242 a good boat?

Strong value-brand resale; not a Grady/Whaler but the buyer pool is wide and price-sensitive, which moves units. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 78.

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