Boating New Zealand — January 2018

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optional camper cover, bimini or full canvas-

and-clears enclosure. The tower is sturdy

enough to tow from and raises and lowers to

reduce air draught at the touch of a switch.

As well as the camper cover, the Thomsons

opted for a cockpit cover to protect the boat

in the marina.

INTERIOR

The comfort theme continues below decks,

where the owners have opted for air-

conditioning and heating for all-seasons

boating. A lockable sliding GRP door has

moulded steps for easy access through the

opening centre section of the windscreen to

the foredeck. The windlass and spotlight on

the bow are controlled remotely from the

helm and the ground tackle is pretty decent

One of the by-products of the Express Cruiser design is a helm

The Regal 28 is a brisk

performer but doesn’t

sacrifice comfort

for speed: the list

of standard factory

features is long and

there are plenty of

desirable optional extras

available too.