Robalo to Thrive at SCIBS 25. Robalo Boats will offer a strong line up at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show this year, with both Centre and Dual Console models on display, including Robalo’s sensational R317 dual console flagship. Presented by their Queensland dealer – Spirit Marine – Robalo is set to take on their U.S fish boat competitors in the battle for the hearts and minds of Queensland fisho’s and family boaters. Robalo boats have been a premium brand in the states since 1968 and currently hold the number #1 position in the U.S fishing boat market from 18-32 feet. Scott O’Hare from Robalo Australia said ‘The boats themselves are renowned for their quality finish and tough construction, but the hull design is what really sets them apart. The unique hull offers an incredibly soft ride with the expected jarring coming off big waves & swells virtually non-existent. You really have to see and ride in these boats to believe them’ he says.‘The added bonus of Robalo’s patented extended v-plane design provides super-efficient fuel consumption, and the massive standard features list makes Robalo hard to ignore when looking at bang for bucks.The Robalo designers have also realised that today’s boating families often want more than just a fishing boat, they seek to enjoy their investment more often with the flexibility to ski and cruise as well. The Robalo crossover range offers flexible cockpit layout’s, built in toilets and single or twin outboard transoms whilst retaining all of the serious fishability that Robalo’s are famous for. ‘‘We reckon we offer the best value for money fishing and crossover boats on the market, with more content, better finishes and fantastic designs. We always enjoy showing people what we are talking about and what better place to do that than on the water at Sanctuary Cove’.‘The packages we are offering are designed to ruffle our opponents feathers and will include red hot deals on pricing and extras’. Spirit Marine will be handling the Robalo range for Queensland with a display on E-Pier For more information on Robalo go to www.robalo.com or contact Robalo Australia on (03)9397-6977