outriggers you could desire, and
perhaps also a liferaft or watersports
toys – it’s your choice.
However, there isn’t easy access up
there, other than standing on the side
coamings.
There is a good array of both drop
and spot lighting moulded into the
undersides of the T-top, as well as a
large communications and storage
cabinet over the helm.
The powder coated alloy tower
construction looks terrific and gives
plenty of support when underway or
when moving around the boat in a big
sea.
The structure blends beautifully into
the fibreglass console that features a
big black dashboard fascia, housing
twin Garmin GPS Map 7416xsv 16in
widescreen chartplotter/sonar combos.There’s also a full array of switchgear,
stainless steel spoked steering wheel,
autopilot, Lenco trim tab controls,
remote sound system control, enclosed
glovebox, refreshment holders and the
twin binnacle Honda controls.
I loved the vision and the dash
layout, however an automated
windscreen vent was the piece de
resistance that really tickled my fancy!
The console seating unit is a beaut.
The seats are upholstered with
premium marine vinyl and triple
French stitched.
The combination fibreglass
moulding has another pressurised
livewell, plus a sink with pull-out
shower/handset and a cavity for a large
portable icebox secured underneath.
This all works very well, leaving the
large rear deck area as a fully functional
fishing space.
The wide beam allows wide walkways
either side of the console, complete
with plenty of stainless hand holds, and
even toe rails.
You could absolutely line up a fullLEFT The bow area is purely focused
on fishing, it’s a comfortable place
to party too.
ABOVE Robalo’s attention to detail and
quality shines through in details like the
fully lined storage lockers.
CENTRE The hidden anchor system makes
the bow another handy fishing spottradeboats.com.au 45Robalo R302 Centre Console