regal 2800

A curved form with lines as hydrodynamic as the shell of a surf-clam, a gel-coated hull with a livery and bootstripe in your choice of demure tones, a low-slung presence on the water and an open-air attitude distinguish this vessel as one of the most attractive boats Regal have ever launched. Perfectly formed for the day-boating enthusiast who wishes to bring a few friends or the whole family along for the ride, you can soak up in the sun in sheer luxury, enjoy elegant dives into the sea or establish new standards in speed and handling as you take this boat out for a spin. For a more funky style to fit in with your active at-sea lifestyle you can even opt for an RX package with air compressor, board-racks in the power-tower, a rearview mirror, a zesty sports livery on the hull-sides and tower speakers ready to get the party going.

Head into the bow-lounge, accessed via a walk-through panel in the tempered windshield, and enjoy diamond-stitched, cushioned seating with backrests for up to four guests. A chaise-longue to port is joined by wrap-around seating to the bow and a single-seat to starboard, while cup-holders, a pedestal table, a hidden ice-box and a set of integrated speakers linked to the yacht’s innovative Fusion Marine Stereo system round out the appeal up here.

There’s a great deal more space, however, in the al-fresco cockpit, where edge-to-edge seating for up to six in refined tones like Hitch or River Rock surrounds a pop-up teak table with beveled edges to prevent spillage. The Ultra-Lounge seating to aft, meanwhile, features adjustable backrests that can be laid flat to turn these seats into sunpads, or pivoted backwards to transform them into stern-facing day-beds. Ideally designed for conversation with an emphasis on sociability, the cockpit lounge functions equally well for solitary sunbathers looking for peace and quiet and the chance to soak up the maritime atmosphere. A non-slip sole in Seagrass or Seadek allows for steady movement across the deck even in rocky waters, steel cleats and grab-rails are intuitively placed for extra balance, while an optional Bimini shade can be assembled in mere moments for on-demand shade. There’s plenty of hidden storage throughout back here, including an outdoor refrigerator, while when you head out to stern you will discover a pair of insulated coolers perfect for keeping your ice-cubes and drinks close to hand even while you explore the warm salt-waters. Also at the stern is a one of the largest full-beam bathing platforms seen on a boat of this class, with step access that doubles as a curved seating area and an optional power-platform that can be raised and lowered into the water at the touch of a button. Head back to the helm, meanwhile, and a convenient enclosed head impresses with driftwood surrounds, a half-moon mood light, a frosted glass vessel sink with a mixer-tap and a flush toilet.

There’s brains as well as brawn to this sublime watercraft, with a stepped FasTrac hull optimized for speed, efficiency and agility, as well as smart, next-generation helm controls that promote an intuitive understanding of this boat’s nimble capabilities. Expect either a set of dual Garmin 743 touch-screens or a Volvo 7-inch Glass Cockpit display at the starboard helm, along with Garmin 110 VHF radio that fits snug in the palm of your hand, fog-resistant Faria gauges with a touch of old-school class, a digital depth-sounder, trim-tab indicators and a premium hand-wrapped steering wheel with a reassuring grip. A pair of extra-wide, forward-facing seats allow the captain to enjoy good company and fine conversation as they steer this vessel through uncharted waterways, while a sculptural power-tower above the helm can be electronically lowered while passing underneath low bridges.

A single 380-horsepower Volvo Penta V8 stern-drive should prompt top speeds of around 43 knots at full-throttle, the sort of pace that is ideal for racing down Biscayne Bay. Upgrades are also available to a 430-horsepower Volvo V8 EVC2 engine for even swifter speeds at the top end, while cruising speeds of 26 knots will translate into a dawn to dusk range of approximately 181 nautical miles. Pulsating acceleration is at the heart of the 2800’s appeal, and a time to plane of just 4.3 seconds or a zero to 30-miles-per-hour duration of less than ten seconds should establish you at the head of any flotilla. If you wish, you can even install a sole Mercruiser 8.2 Bravo 3 motor to this yacht for top speeds also settling in at around 43 knots but with a slightly more fuel-efficient running style.