Regal 36 XO

The Regal 36 XO is a 36-foot outboard-powered express cruiser built on a deep-V hull, designed for buyers who want offshore-capable performance without giving up weekend comfort. Twin outboards — typically Yamaha 350s or 425 XTOs — push it to a 48–51 mph top end while a walk-in head, convertible cockpit, and cabin with a California-queen berth make it genuinely liveable for a night or two aboard. It's the most actively traded Regal in the Florida used market, which means good selection but also wide variation in condition and equipment. Its main compromise is cabin volume: it's a day-and-overnight boat, not a long-range cruiser. Buyers choose it for the blend of speed, low-maintenance outboard power, and family usability.

From my experience representing buyers of the Regal 36 XO, this is one of the most versatile boats in its size range. Owners are especially drawn to the ability to fully enclose the helm and cockpit, run the air conditioning, and enjoy the boat comfortably in changing weather — while still being able to open everything up for a true outdoor experience. That flexibility is the boat's signature, and it's what keeps my clients on this hull rather than moving up.

It also strikes an excellent balance between cruising comfort and everyday usability: two sleeping cabins, an unusually spacious head, strong outboard performance, available Seakeeper stabilization, a confident ride, and an exterior layout that works equally well for entertaining, day boating, and weekend trips.

Compared with the larger 38 XO, the 38 gives you more interior and galley space. But the 36 XO keeps the bow walkthrough — moving forward is easy, without guests having to work the side gunwales. For a lot of buyers, that accessibility and versatility matter more than the extra square footage.

In my opinion, the 36 XO checks more boxes than almost any other 36-foot express cruiser. It works as an open entertainment boat, a protected all-weather cruiser, or a comfortable weekend getaway. The buyers I've worked with genuinely love it — a rare combination of performance, protection, accommodations, and practical usability without having to move into a significantly larger boat.

Best suited for: couples and families who want a premium outboard cruiser that handles entertaining, weekend cruising, changing weather, and year-round Florida boating.

Intended use

Day boating, entertaining, coastal and offshore runs in the Gulf and along the Intracoastal, plus weekending for couples or a small family. It is equally at home hopping between sandbars in Tampa Bay and running out of Fort Lauderdale for a coastal cruise.

Layout

A bow sunpad with forward seating leads to twin helm seats and a wraparound cockpit lounge that converts for dining or sunning. The aft swim platform is sized for outboard-friendly boarding. Belowdecks, a California-queen berth, small settee, and enclosed head with shower give it real overnight capability.

Who it suits

Families and couples who want speed and comfort in one package, with the maintenance simplicity of outboards. Buyers who plan to use the boat several times a month tend to gravitate to this hull because it does day trips well without punishing anyone on the ride home.

Where PYM sees them

Premium Yacht Marketplace works these hulls nationally, with active buyer demand concentrated on Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Microsite-level detail for specific markets is published separately.

The 36 XO sits in the outboard-express segment Regal has invested in heavily over the last several model years, replacing sterndrive layouts of a similar footprint. It has become one of the most actively traded Regals in the Florida used market since introduction. Engine offerings have followed the outboard market — Yamaha 350 V6 packages early on, Yamaha 425 XTO V8 packages more recently, with Mercury Verado 400 seen on a smaller number of hulls.

Primary factors that move value on a used 36 XO:

• Model year
• Engine package (Yamaha 425 XTO commands a premium)
• Engine hours
• Service history completeness
• Generator installed
• Joystick / advanced maneuvering
• Electronics generation
• Upholstery and gelcoat condition
• Recent survey result
• Storage history (covered, lift, indoor) and hurricane exposure
• Location (in-market Florida hulls trade faster)
• Documentation completeness

Areas buyers should inspect carefully — none of these are known defects, they are the items that separate a strong hull from a tired one.

• Outboard hours cross-checked against documented service intervals
• Hull-side gelcoat and any repair history
• Electronics generation and full functionality of MFDs, autopilot, and NMEA network
• Steering and rigging condition
• Upholstery — stitching, foam, and vinyl UV wear
• Verification that optional equipment (generator, joystick where equipped, upgraded audio) is actually present and working
• Sea-trial priorities: hole-shot, top-end vs published numbers, tracking at cruise, and noise levels at 3500–4500 rpm

• Request the full service history before making an offer
• Compare engine packages carefully — a 425 XTO hull performs and resells differently than a 350 V6 hull
• Weigh engine hours against documented maintenance quality, not just the hour count
• Value-moving options include joystick control, generator, and upgraded electronics
• Independent survey and captained sea trial are strongly recommended
• Consider geographic history — salt exposure, hurricane storage, and freshwater vs saltwater use
• Retain qualified buyer representation to negotiate options, allowances, and warranty items

See the Comparisons section for a structured view against the Boston Whaler 350 Realm, Pursuit S 368, and the Cobia 350 / Sea Ray SLX class of crossover shoppers.