Robalo 232 EX Specifications
- Builder: Robalo Boats, Nashville, Georgia
- Type: Center console (Explorer series), single outboard
- Length: 23'
- Beam: 8'6"
- Deadrise: 20° at the transom (Hydro Lift hull)
- Dry Weight: About 4,400 lb
- Fuel: 90 gal
- Draft: 1'7"
- Livewell: 25 gal aft
- Cover Shipping Weight: 33 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric, 7oz polyester, or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage: Fits up under the T-top or hardtop and covers the console, leaning post, bow seating, cockpit and aft seat, draping over the outboard
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at the rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, breathable
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
Please watch the video below for installation instructions!
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's patterned for the Robalo R232 Explorer (232 EX): the 23-foot Hydro Lift hull with an 8'6" beam, a U-shaped bow and full-beam aft seating. Please confirm your model and year and which top you have when you order so we can check the pattern before we cut.
Order this page for the Explorer. The two boats share published length and beam, but the decks are different models, and each has its own pattern.
The cover runs over the transom and falls as one loose drape over the outboard cowling; there's no fitted engine pocket, and the lower unit stays exposed below the hem. Tilt the engine down so the fabric hangs evenly.
Yes. Our T-Top covers are made for any hard top, so the cover fits up under the top and wraps its supports either way, leaving the roof exposed. Explorers we've seen listed carry a hardtop with a powder-coated frame. Tell us which top your Robalo R232 Explorer has when you order so we can check it against the pattern.
Choose 9oz solution-dyed polyester (Navy or Black) for heavy-duty everyday protection, 7oz polyester (Black) for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic (Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke) for maximum UV resistance and longevity.
No. The cover is made to protect your boat while it is parked on its trailer, up on a lift or in storage. Take it off before you tow: trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Materials and workmanship are covered for 1 year, and the fabric carries its own warranty (3 years on 7oz, 5 years on 9oz, and 6 years on Sunbrella). Every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks; shipping is a $30 flat rate within the continental US.
Pricing: 7oz $1,050.00 · 9oz $1,300.00 · Sunbrella $1,560.00 — your final total appears below as you build your cover.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Robalo 232 EX T-Top Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the Robalo R232 Explorer Center Console
Robalo Boats builds its outboard fishing boats in Nashville, Georgia. The R232 Explorer is a family-leaning 23-foot center console on Robalo’s Hydro Lift multi-angle hull. Listings give a 23-foot length, an 8’6″ beam, 20 degrees of deadrise at the transom, about 4,400 lb dry, a 1’7″ draft and 90 gallons of fuel, with a single outboard. The bow is a casting platform that converts to deep U-shaped seating with removable cushions and backrest, over insulated storage. The console has a forward-side door to an enclosed head, a forward console seat and a glass windshield; the helm has a leaning post with flip-up bolsters, rod holders and a cooler. Aft is full-beam seating that converts to a casting platform, plus a 25-gallon livewell. A hardtop with a powder-coated frame is offered. This T-Top cover is patterned for the Robalo R232 Explorer with its T-top or hardtop, and like all of our Robalo boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 23-foot size chart.
How It Fits the Robalo R232 Explorer
The cover runs up to the underside of the top and wraps its frame, so the roof stays exposed. Below it, the cover takes in the windshield, console and leaning post, then runs forward over the console seat and the bow seating to the stem, falling to the rubrail along the 8’6″ beam. Aft, it covers the full-beam seat and falls as one loose drape over the outboard, with the lower unit exposed. Fold the aft backrest down and remove the bow backrest first. Remove your trolling motor before installing the cover. Trolling motors come in too many styles to pattern around, so the cover isn’t made to go over one. Installation takes about five minutes: drape it bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. It’s made for storage on a trailer, lift, dry stack, or jet dock — take it off before towing, since trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Not the Same as the Robalo R230
The R230 shares the Explorer’s 23-foot length and 8’6″ beam, but it’s a separate model with its own seating and console, so it has its own cover page. If you aren’t sure which you own, check the model name on your registration or hull paperwork.
Fabric, Warranty & Shipping
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection (5–7 year service life), a lighter 7oz fabric for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade resistance. Every option is water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 3–6 years on the fabric) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks. For the R230, see our Robalo 230 R T-Top cover; for a 24-foot Robalo, see the Robalo 242 R T-Top cover.