Regulator - The Hull Truth

Ludicrous · 02-20-2007, 06:37 PM

Ever look close up at a Regulator? Run, don't walk to your local dealer or boat show. The only flaw I could find was a "step" where it shouldn't be.

ubettcha13 · 02-20-2007, 06:46 PM

Ludicrous · 02-20-2007, 07:01 PM

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02-20-2007, 07:32 PM

I dont understand why some people hate that step. I didnt mind it one bit...

Starting to miss our 23 and 26...sucks being boatless

cnthings · 02-22-2007, 09:40 PM

That step will eventually get you, when you aren't lookin--trust me.

Atlantis · 02-22-2007, 09:52 PM

Just how tall is that step? It looks to be somewhere between 6" - 8" ???

02-22-2007, 10:20 PM

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cnthings - 2/22/2007 8:40 PM

That step will eventually get you, when you aren't lookin--trust me.

Riiiiiiight...Well Ive been fishing on Regulators for the last 8 years...never got me. Maybe I jsut have sea-legs?

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Atlantis256X - 2/22/2007 8:52 PM

Just how tall is that step? It looks to be somewhere between 6" - 8" ???

Depends on which model really, but I would say about 8" I guess.

ck_moniz · 02-25-2007, 04:58 PM

What is the purpose of the step?

PSW · 02-25-2007, 05:13 PM

Took a run in the 24 that was in the water. I now understand why people say what they do about the Regulators.

GWcpa · 02-25-2007, 05:55 PM

I like the 23, but my buddy that went to the show with me almost did a face plant off the step. Maybe you could put some warning tape on the edge. JK. Sure does make for deep boxes up front.

So how was the ride of the 24? I've always read here that does not ride as well as the 23.

02-25-2007, 09:24 PM

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ck_moniz - 2/25/2007 3:58 PM

What is the purpose of the step?

A LOT more storage.

cnthings · 02-25-2007, 09:38 PM

Capt Squid, no personal offense meant-- Original thread dealt with placement of the step. I have fished on the 23, 26, and 32 models. IMO the placement of the step on the 26 and it appears either the 24 or 29 in the pics is in a tough spot. Kinda 2/3rds up the console, I have caught it, or had to make an effort to "remember" it ( fighting fish and not)--as for my sea legs, they do the job just fine. I quess Im just used to boats with a flush deck. Apples and oranges to some.

Red_Tag · 02-25-2007, 10:52 PM

Lovely boats but can't say I'm keen on the V piping in front of the windshield.

Greddy · 02-28-2007, 03:12 PM

That is why I got a custom top made for just a liitle more than regulator wanted for the standard hard top

02-28-2007, 03:14 PM

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Red_Tag - 2/25/2007 9:52 PM

Lovely boats but can't say I'm keen on the V piping in front of the windshield.

Yea, not the best design IMO, but I got used to it...

Three Vs · 02-28-2007, 03:31 PM

I love the Regulator line

Only flaws are lack of fishing room(cockpit space) and transom depth...not as fishable as its competition...otherwise, beautiful piece of hardware

kingair · 03-01-2007, 11:19 AM

One question; why are the builders not using the sealed pump switches like these. They work way better.

jc0501 · 03-05-2007, 09:15 AM

nice job on the pics. thank you.