RobaloDC Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 As many of you know, finding a used Robalo is tough especially since I am looking for a specific boat: post-2014, 247 with dual engines. My question is, would it be helpful to call a ton of dealers and leave my wishlist? Obviously a lot of work and was wondering if anyone has done this with good results? Of course I am searching all the boat sites several times a day but just this morning a boat popped up only to call and find it sold the same day of the lot so of course the websites are lagging in posting the listing. Also, is there a "Wanted" section here? I didn't see it but that doesn't mean much :) Thanks in advance for any insight or advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2-N-TOW Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Hi RobaloDC - Our classified section is not that big and will mainly be 2005 and older boats. The factory Robalo forum may be a better source for the year boat you are looking for. As for how to find that boat, you have already discovered these are not normal times for boat buying. Check with your local Robalo dealer and see what he recommends. They may be networked with other dealers that can notify him when a Robalo comes in for trade-in. Other than that, keep checking sites daily. Wish I had better ideas than that. Let us know how the search goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobaloDC Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 @2-n-tow Thank you! for your response, I might have to contact a Fort Lauderdale Robalo dealer as the one here for Fort Myers did not really respond to me, maybe becuase I didnt want to order a new one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullThrottle Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just happened to look at BoatTrader and they have a few listed near you. Maybe one of those will work out. https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-robalo/model-r247-dual-console/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobaloDC Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hey FullThrottle, Thank you! The one on the lift is already sold, I was second in line in case the deal fell through. The one on the trailer, I called the morning it showed up but it had already been put under contract the day before the listing even showed up. I am in line again in case it falls through but low probablity. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullThrottle Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Best of luck in your search. I'm sure it's getting frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobaloDC Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Thank you! It's a process 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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