A Regal 36 coupe at rest on calm water at golden-hour sunset, with a guest lounging on the aft sunpad and a red lighthouse on the distant shoreline.

Brand Guide

Regal Boats: Buyer’s Guide, Models and Current Inventory

Regal builds family-first cruising and sport boats around social cockpit layouts, usable interior volume and a level of joinery finish that reads closer to a small yacht than a runabout. For Florida buyers the practical decision is rarely Regal versus another brand — it is which Regal family matches how the boat will actually be used.

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Regal Boats at a glance

Origin
Orlando, Florida, United States
Boat types
Sport dayboat, Crossover activity vessel, Express cruiser, Flybridge cruiser, Bowrider
Length range
Approximately 29 to 50 feet across the current and recent range
Propulsion
Outboard, Sterndrive, Inboard / pod (larger models)
Typical use
Family day cruising, Entertaining, Watersports, Coastal overnighting

Why buyers choose Regal Boats — and the tradeoffs

Social layouts that actually get used

Cockpit seating, convertible sun pads and wide walkways are laid out for groups rather than for a spec sheet. Tradeoff: social volume competes with fishing utility — these are not fishing platforms.

Interior finish above the class norm

Joinery, upholstery and hardware quality generally sit above comparable production boats. Tradeoff: finish materials reward covered storage and disciplined maintenance.

Family versatility across one range

XO, SAV and OBX cover very different use patterns without leaving the brand. Tradeoff: family names alone do not tell you the boat fits your lift or dock — check dimensions per model.

Outboard-forward current range

Most current models are outboard-powered, which simplifies service access and repower economics. Tradeoff: aft weight and transom rigging affect lift setup and trim behaviour.

Strong resale visibility in Florida

Regal is well represented in Florida brokerage inventory, so comparables are usually available when pricing a purchase or sale. Tradeoff: visibility cuts both ways — buyers can see when a boat is overpriced.

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Model families

Specifications below are manufacturer-published figures with the term they were published under. Where a figure has not been sourced, the card says so rather than estimating.

XO

Luxury sport dayboats — outboard power, deep social cockpits, premium finish.

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Regal 33 XO

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Coastal cruising

Dry weight (manufacturer)
13,700 lbs
Fuel capacity
150 gal
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Regal 36 XO

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Coastal cruising

Dry weight (manufacturer)
18,200 lbs
Fuel capacity
265 gal
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Regal 38 XO

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Coastal cruising

Dry weight (manufacturer)
22,000 lbs
Fuel capacity
360 gal
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Regal 42 XO

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Coastal cruising

Dry weight (manufacturer)
28,150 lbs
Fuel capacity
500 gal

FXO

Enclosed-comfort outboard platforms with a flybridge. Air draft and bridge clearance must be planned before purchase.

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Regal 38 FXO

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Coastal cruising

Dry weight (manufacturer)
22,000 lbs
Fuel capacity
360 gal
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Regal 42 FXO

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Coastal cruising

Dry weight (manufacturer)
29,600 lbs
Fuel capacity
500 gal

SAV

Crossover activity vessels — beach access, watersports and cruising in one hull.

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Regal 33 SAV

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.
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Regal 34 SAV

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Dry weight (manufacturer)
15,200 lbs
Fuel capacity
300 gal
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Regal 38 SAV

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Dry weight (manufacturer)
18,800 lbs
Fuel capacity
340 gal
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Regal 43 SAV

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Dry weight (manufacturer)
28,000 lbs
Fuel capacity
498 gal
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Regal 50 SAV

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.

OBX

Outboard crossover bowriders built around open deck space.

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Regal 29 OBX

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.
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Regal 33 OBX

Beach & sandbar access · Family cruising · Day entertaining

Dry weight (manufacturer)
11,500 lbs
Fuel capacity
248 gal

Grande Coupe

Enclosed express cruisers for overnighting and weather-tolerant cruising.

Model Snapshot

Regal 36 Grande Coupe

Coastal cruising · Overnighting · Family cruising

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.
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Regal 38 Grande Coupe

Coastal cruising · Overnighting · Family cruising

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.

Fly

Flybridge cruising with an upper helm and additional guest seating.

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Regal 42 Fly

Coastal cruising · Overnighting · Family cruising

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.

LX

Sterndrive and outboard bowriders for day use and watersports.

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Regal LX9

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Performance & watersports

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.
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Regal LX36

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Performance & watersports

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.
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Regal LX 43

Day entertaining · Family cruising · Performance & watersports

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.

Sport Coupe

Compact enclosed coupe cruising.

Model Snapshot

Regal 35 Sport Coupe

Coastal cruising · Overnighting · Family cruising

Specifications not yet sourced for this model.

Ownership planning: lift, slip and clearance

Plan the physical fit before the purchase decision. Confirm beam against your slip and lift capacity, confirm draft for your home waters, and confirm air draft against every fixed bridge between the boat and open water — this matters most on the FXO flybridge models and on hardtop or T-top variants of the SAV range. Weights published by the manufacturer are dry weights: add fuel, water, gear and passengers before comparing against a lift rating. Outboard models generally offer easier service access than sterndrive equivalents; sterndrive and inboard models need bellows, gimbal and shaft-seal service planned into the annual budget.

Loaded-weight planning estimates. These are our calculations from published figures plus stated assumptions — not manufacturer figures.
ModelPublished base figureFuelWaterGear + crewEstimated loaded
Regal 33 OBX11,500 lbsDry weight (manufacturer)1,860 lbsNot published1,000 lbs~14,360 lbs
Regal 33 XO13,700 lbsDry weight (manufacturer)1,125 lbsNot published1,000 lbs~15,825 lbs
Regal 34 SAV15,200 lbsDry weight (manufacturer)2,250 lbs417 lbs1,000 lbs~18,867 lbs
Regal 36 XO18,200 lbsDry weight (manufacturer)1,988 lbsNot published1,000 lbs~21,188 lbs

Assumptions: fuel at 7.5 lbs/gal, fresh water at 8.34 lbs/gal, and a 1,000 lb gear, canvas, electronics and crew allowance. Where a capacity is not published we leave it out rather than guess. Confirm every figure against the build sheet and your lift rating before you buy.

Construction and systems

Construction, lamination and systems details vary by model and model year. Where we have not verified a specific construction claim for a specific model year, this guide says so rather than repeating brand marketing. Confirm hull construction, stringer system, electrical standard, generator and air-conditioning fitment against the build sheet for the exact hull you are considering.

What to inspect on a used Regal Boats

On any used Regal, ask for the full service history on the propulsion package first — outboard hours and service intervals, or sterndrive bellows and gimbal history. Inspect canvas, upholstery and hardtop hardware, which are expensive to replace and reveal how the boat was stored. Test every electrical circuit, pump, thruster and refrigeration item under load during the sea trial. Nothing on this page should be read as a defect claim about any model — it is an inspection checklist, not a fault report.

Experts on Regal Boats

No named expert relationship has been approved for Regal Boats yet. We publish an expert’s name only when there is a documented basis for it — hands-on experience with the boats, transactions handled, or reviewed contributions to this guide. Until then, this guide is editorial research by the Premium Yacht Marketplace team.

Market perspective

Regal inventory turns regularly in Florida, and the practical pricing question is usually configuration rather than brand: engine package, hours, hardtop and electronics fitment move comparable boats apart by more than model year alone. We discuss asking and closed-market context privately rather than publishing individual transaction data.

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Regal Boats buyer questions

Which Regal is the best all-around family boat?

For most Florida families the 36 XO is the balance point — enough cockpit and cabin for a full day with guests, outboard service simplicity, and dimensions that still fit common lifts and slips. Confirm beam and weight against your specific lift before deciding.

How is the 38 XO different from the 36 XO?

The 38 XO adds length, weight and fuel capacity, which changes range, lift requirements and dockage cost more than it changes the way you use the boat. If your usage is day cruising with occasional overnights, compare the two on fit and running cost rather than on layout alone.

XO or SAV — how do I choose?

Choose XO if the boat is mainly about cruising and entertaining with a premium dayboat feel. Choose SAV if beach access, watersports and shallow-water flexibility drive your weekends.

What should I know about outboard maintenance and repower?

Outboard packages are serviced on published hour intervals and can be repowered without hull surgery, which is a real ownership advantage. Ask for complete engine service records and confirm whether remaining factory or extended coverage transfers.

Will a Regal fit my lift and my bridge clearance?

Check three numbers separately: beam against lift width, loaded weight against lift capacity, and air draft against every fixed bridge on your route. Flybridge FXO models and hardtop variants need the air-draft check most.