Boating New Zealand — January 2018

74 Boating New Zealand

The head, with shower, is likewise surprisingly

roomy for a boat of this size – a six-footer can stand

inside the head, which features stainless steel fittings

and a fixed shower head. An optional grey water

holding tank is also fitted.

Although the boat’s tall stance takes a little getting

used to, it handles very nicely, accelerating briskly and

changing direction without drama. With its 18° deadrise

at the transom there’s a bit of roll, and also some sliding,

when turning sharply, but overall the boat feels very

comfortable and composed.

There’s plenty of power and the hull rides softly,

lifting the bows only a little to get up onto the plane

and then adopting a nicely level attitude. Trim tabs are

standard and appreciated on a tall boat like this.

While overall fuel consumption is not something

the Thomsons are too concerned about with their style

The Thomsons are still

getting to know their

new boat, but so far

they love it. The Regal

28 is fast, comfortable

and well able to get

them home quickly

should the weather

unexpectedly cut up.