It’s funny how much difference a single outboard motor might make to your life. The possibility to embark on a new age of discovery. The promise of total freedom. The chance to roam with the winds, and to follow the tides. The ability to park your vessel at an isolated sandbar, to float right up to sub-tropical beaches with sands as white as Alpine snow, to scour mangrove-lined saltwater shallows for a treasure island, or to drive your outboard right up to that waterside seafood restaurant you’ve been wanting to try. That single Yamaha engine fixed to the stern of the Regal 21 OBX? It’s about to change your life.
A dignified 21-foot bow-rider first launched in 2018, this Regal boat combines the elegance of clean lines with a clam-shell profile and a sculptural power-tower for a look of sheer simplicity. A raked-back windshield, just prominent enough to shield guests from spray, takes its inspiration from the Golden Age of mid-century boating, while livery colors in the dignified tones of Belle Isle Blue or Tahiti Beach White are paired with a custom bootstripe for a dash of undeniable class. This is not just a boat that looks great, it rides admirably, too. This yacht’s proprietary FasTrac hull with a full-beam step, reverse chines, a 20-degree deadrise and a shallow draft allows you to negotiate the swells just as easily as the shoals, giving you the sort of absolute freedom to steer it to just about wherever you want to go. From languid estuaries and inland waterways to coral-rich coastlines or perhaps something a little deeper, the Regal 21 OBX will take you there in style.
A vivacious and energetic performer out on the open water, the hull will also help you reach planing speeds in as little as 3.5 seconds. Race your friends down Biscayne Bay, Sonny Crockett-style, and secure your win by pulling back on the throttles and pushing the Yamaha F150 gasoline outboard to top speeds of over 43 knots. Need a little bit of extra acceleration? Then upgrade to the Yamaha 2.8L F200XB for 50 points of extra horsepower and even quicker top speeds. If you prioritize efficient stamina over brute force, then your best bet is to drive this boat at a cruising speed of around 25 knots to enjoy the 125 nautical mile range. After all, the United States boasts over 12,000 miles of coastline, and you will want to cover plenty of them in this seaworthy and cost-effective vessel.
Nestled behind the windscreen are a pair of comfortable seats lined in marine-grade upholstery, with the chair to starboard facing an ergonomic dashboard with everything required for the ambitious captain. A Garmin 742xs touch-screen with GPSMap bundles together all of your traditional analogue gauges and display feedback into one high-tech solution that you can control with the slide of a finger. Prefer a bit of old school piloting? Then grapple with the hand-wrapped, power-assisted steering wheel or pull back on the throttle attached to the bulwark and enjoy your mastery of the seas.
You will take the entire family along with you as you dart out of the marina and toward the vast ocean or enigmatic backwaters. They will relax on oversized, cushioned seating up in the bow-lounge, where a set of Fusion stereo speakers, integrated cup-holders and padded backrests set the scene for memorable afternoons spent spotting pods of dolphins or admiring awesome coastlines. Pop an extra filler cushion into the place and you will turn this lounge into a single, sprawling sunpad, ideal for soaking up the rays or leafing through your favorite novel as you leave the world behind.
Head into the cockpit for a little extra space and encounter wraparound seating in the diamond-stitched tones of sedate Hitch, sophisticated Pebble Beach or cool and contemporary Titanium, decking lined in non-slip Seagrass or Seadek material, and intuitively placed cupholders dotted throughout to keep you refreshed. The yacht can accommodate up to eight passengers at any one time, across bow and cockpit seating, making it the premier choice for maritime socializing. Elevate the vibe in here at the touch of a button by powering up the blue LED lighting system lining the cockpit, ideal for atmospheric partying at sea, and winch-up an optional cockpit table, lined in sleek composite, to enjoy snacks and light bites. Storage placed underneath the seating can keep watersports gear safe, while a 25-quart Igloo cooler will keep all of your drinks ice-cold and crisp. The cockpit seating connects to an aft sunpad with stern-facing views, sure to be a hit with those looking to snap a few Instagram pics, while a lazarette back here adds extra storage capacity for goodies like inflatables and towels.
At the very rear end of the boat are a pair of chunky swim platforms either side of the outboard motor, with the starboard platform boasting a steel swim ladder and a transom wash-down hose. It’s back here that you will also get the chance to try out a few new hobbies, from snorkeling, paddle-boarding and diving to more high-octane pursuits. The power-tower on this model is not a mere ornament but a sturdy piece of equipment that allows you to attach a towline and enjoy wakeboarding or water-skiing at speeds that will get pulses racing. And whether you prefer getting active out on the local reservoir or lake, or prefer feeling the motion of the unpredictable seas, it’s this boat that will get you there. Not bad for a single outboard engine.
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