Boating New Zealand — January 2018

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of boating, they reckon the Regal is reasonably frugal,

especially at cruising speed. The Regal 28 Express cruises

nicely between 26 and 30 knots (approx. 53lph at 26

knots); at 21 knots it burns around 44lph, according to

Regal’s website. Flat out, Fat Freddy does 40 knots.

I like the helm station, including the brushed aluminium

and polished wood wheel and well laid out dashboard

and console. The wheel is adjustable for rake, large toggle

switches and other controls are easy to reach, and the helm

seat has enough adjustment to suit any driver. The natural

driving position is sitting down, but a folding bolster

supplies thigh support if you need to stand up to drive.

The Regal 28 Express looks and feels quite at home

on Lake Taupo. Fat Freddy’s owners are looking forward

to exploring New Zealand’s largest lake on holidays and

weekends in comfort and style aboard their new home

away from home. BNZ

BASE PRICE

$POA

MANUFACTURED BY

Regal Marine Industries

http://www.regalboats.com

Boat imported by

Integrity Marine, Nelson

Regal 28 Express

loa 8.78m

beam 2.6m

draft approx 0.83m

weight 3,440kg dry

deadrise 18°

construction solid GRP

cabins 2

bathrooms 1

engine Mercruiser 6.2-litre

300hp V8 Bravo 3 sterndrive

fuel 276 litres

water 75 litres

cruising speed 26-30 knots

max speed 40 knots

SPECIFICATIONS

Well-appointed with

lots of space below decks

Versatile layout

that works equally

well for day boating

and weekending

Snappy performance

from 300hp V8 petrol engine

HIGHLIGHTS

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