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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.