regal 29 OBX

There’s nothing like early mornings heading out of the marina, the sea-fret and a salty breeze providing an atmospheric and other-worldly tone as daybreak beckons. As the sun burns off the remaining mist you will glimpse the light dancing on the gentle waves and retreat via a walk-through panel in the tempered and curved windshield into the cozy bow-lounge. In here you will discover diamond-stitched, marine-grade upholstery with the sheen and feel of authentic leather and backrests to soothe the sorest morning muscles. Fix a teak-lined pulpit table into place and enjoy on-the-water breakfasts, or lower the table into place, cover it with a cushion and turn this V-shaped lounge space into one single, decadent daybed. Alternatively, utilize the pair of backrests as chaise-longues and lay out flat as you leaf through a novel or simply admire pods of passing dolphins.

Later, head back into a cockpit lined in your choice of Seagrass matting, Flexiteek or non-slip SeaDek where edge-to-edge seating for half a dozen folks is waiting to be utilized from dawn until dusk and way beyond. Stay protected from solar glare or the occasional shower thanks to a floating hardtop or open the sunroof to absorb the rays and work on that summer tan. Low-slung side seating is joined by a pair of demure slide-away seats that can be extended out for use as sunpads, while moving back-rests can be pushed back and forth to face the sociable cockpit or look out at foaming waters to stern. Upgrade to the stainless steel package to ensure that all cleats, fender clips, grab-rails and the gas-assisted storage compartments bear that slick and reassuring metallic feel. This is the perfect boat for keeping the refreshments coming and making sure all of your guests are well-fed, with the possibility to prepare everything from a bottomless brunch to midnight meals with snacks in between. You will not only find a wet bar with a refrigerator unit out here but a pair of chillers capable of keeping your ice crisp and cold as well as a portable gas grill that can be fired up on the aft-platform. To get out here you will stride through the central transom walkway and find yourself at a pair of wrap-around bathing platforms either side of the outboards, for fun afternoon swims in the Gulf of Mexico or simply in your nearest waterway. And to freshen up you will either switch on the transom shower or head to the enclosed head to port with a chemical flush toilet, a vanity mirror, a tempered glass bowl sink with a mixer-tap, driftwood surrounds and soft mood lighting.

An ergonomic half-moon helm has been sculpted around your requirements, with throttles to your right built up against the gunwale, a hand-wrapped power-assisted steering wheel directly ahead and a pair of extra-wide piloting seats providing all-day comfort. Dual Garmin 743xs panels bundle together next-generation instrumentation in an intuitive touch-screen set-up, while tactile trim-tab indicators boast easy-to-decipher flashing lights. Bow thruster controls, meanwhile, make negotiating the busy lanes in Newport Beach harbor simple, and an Optimus 360 Joystick delivers inch-perfect and ultra-responsive docking. Add an Optimus Sea-Station to the mix for virtual anchor and autopilot, and make use of the Garmin 110 VHF radio, crafted to fit snugly in your hand, to communicate with your peers. Yet that’s not all you will find as you assume the controls of this nimble yacht: the helm also features steel-framed cup-holders and a Fusion RA770 Marine stereo system linked via Bluetooth to the boat’s integrated speaker system, allowing you to sip on refreshments, take the wheel and pipe out your favorite tunes all at the same time.

Regal have opted for a twin-set of lightweight Yamahas to fire this vessel to top speeds that will soar past the 45 knot mark at full-throttle. Stick with a pair of 400HP Yamaha 2.8L F200XCA outboards that come as standard or upgrade to twin 500HP Yamaha 4.2L F250XCB engines for unrivalled acceleration that ensures you won’t waste a single second getting to the idyllic seaside destinations of your choice. At a cruising speed just shy of 24 knots you will be able to explore coastal Chesapeake, the Florida Keys or Lake Michigan for over 300 nautical miles before requiring a refuel, the sort of range that allows keen captains to stretch their day on the water out to its fullest. Whether you are leisurely steering this boat through the Biscayne backwaters or taking it for a high-speed spin in Puget Sound, a proprietary FasTrac hull will deliver a smooth, balanced and dry ride with up to 30% greater fuel efficiency and 25% faster speeds than rival vessels in this class.