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stainless-steel reinforcing plates.
The engine compartment also opens from the back,
making it easier to work on the mechanicals at the dock
and keeping oily mess and dirty tools out of the cockpit.
The compartment hatch is electric with manual over-
ride in case of electrical failure, a fire control system is
standard, and the Thomsons have opted for a 3.5kW
genset and an inverter.
A bench seat aft has a backrest which can be fixed
in several positions, allowing its occupants to lounge
facing inboard or outboard while remaining safely
inside the cockpit. Regal calls the boat’s cockpit –
more a bridge, really – the ‘ultra lounge’ and it can be
configured in several different ways.
It’s a pretty comfortable place to spend time, with
an icebox and a refrigerator, wet bar, removable teak
cockpit table, lots of seating and lounging options and
attractive sun- and water-resistant fabric upholstery.
The electrically operated ‘Power Tower,’ is a styling
feature as much as anything else, but also supports theMAIN PIC The ‘ultra-
lounge’ is a pretty nice
place to spend time.
LEFT The Regal is
tall but doesn’t look
ungainly. The height
allows for a generous
under-cockpit queen-
sized berth, below.
BOTTOM The forward
cabin, including the
galley, is spacious and
well-appointed, belying
the Regal’s modest
dimensions.