Robalo R317 DC

2021 Robalo R317 DC | A Dual Console Transaction in Depth

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Dual console boats occupy a unique position in South Florida's marine market: versatile enough for family days on the water, capable enough for serious offshore fishing. The 2021 Robalo R317 DC is widely regarded as one of the best in its class, and when this example came to market, Miami Yachting knew that finding the right buyer would be a matter of patience and precision.

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The Seller's Situation

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The owner-a long-time South Florida boater-had decided to transition into a sportfish cruiser and needed a clean, well-managed sale of the Robalo before taking delivery of his next vessel. Time was a factor, but so was price. The R317 DC was meticulously maintained, optioned above base, and well-documented, which gave Miami Yachting's team strong grounds to list at $195,000 USD.

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Marketing Strategy

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Miami Yachting built a targeted campaign designed to reach serious dual console buyers across South Florida and the broader Southeast market:

• Premium featured placement on YachtWorld and Boat Trader with full-spec copywriting
• Co-broker outreach to firms active in the $150K–$250K powerboat segment
• Geo-targeted digital advertising aimed at Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach boaters
• Direct email to pre-qualified buyers registered in Miami Yachting's brokerage CRM

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The Buyer

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After 128 days on the market and more than a dozen qualified inquiries, the right buyer emerged: an avid offshore angler who had been searching specifically for a late-model Robalo DC to use as both a family boat and a light offshore fishing platform. Following a sea trial and clean pre-purchase survey, both parties agreed on a final price of $180,000 USD-92% of the original asking price with no post-survey renegotiation.

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Transaction Summary

Listed at $195,000 · Sold at $180,000 · 128 days on market · Multiple co-broker inquiries managed · Clean close with full documentation handled by Miami Yachting's brokerage team.