regal LX4

Featuring a proprietary Fastrac hull, you can ride this yacht right up to isolated sand-bars and sugar-white beaches; use it to explore inland shallows; or steer your way around distant capes. And when you reach your destination, there’s plenty of ways to access the water and head out for a salt-water swim, and more than enough hidden storage space aboard to keep your watersports gear secure and close to hand. But there’s no need to pinch yourself, or worry about waking up. This yacht is no figment of the imagination but a solid piece of nautical engineering, designed, crafted and delivered by a Florida-based, family-owned firm that have been in the boat-building business for more than half a century.

Guests lucky enough to hitch a ride on the LX4 are bound to notice the quality of the materials while relaxing at one of the four seating areas to be found across this boat’s lavish deck. Up front there is a V-shaped bow lounge with cushioned seating in diamond-stitched, marine-grade upholstery, with treatments in the sophisticated tones of Hitch or River Rock. A pop-up table in here is topped with varnished teak, and features beveled edges to prevent spillage and a fine grain with that natural stamp of authenticity. Lower the table into position and cover it with an extra filler cushion and you can quickly transform the bow-lounge into a single, casbah-style sunpad ideal for lazy afternoons spent enjoying the lap of luxury. Adaptable seating in the cockpit, meanwhile, comes in the form of twin chaise-longues, a pair of forward seats and duel UltraLounge sofas to transom with adjustable back-rests that can be used to face guests in the cockpit or switched around to enjoy the supreme views out to stern. Fusion stereo speakers have been dotted around the deck, and are linked via Bluetooth to a sound system at the helm, for crisp music controlled at the touch of a button. Should nature call while you are enjoying the serene waters then retreat down into the enclosed head compartment where you will find an electric toilet, a steel sink, a mixer tap, medicine cabinets and a sophisticated timber finish.

It’s not just the seating areas that impress with a high-class finish, however. The windscreen has been curved, tempered and tinted for durability, transparency and anti-glare while the deck is covered in your choice of non-slip Seagrass matting or a waterproofed Seadek sole. Cleats, rub-rails, grab-rails, fenders, headers and cup-holders? They’re in nothing else but pure stainless steel for a durable, solid presence and a shimmering look. The second-generation Power Tower, that can be lowered for passage under bridges, is no mere ornament, and boasts tow-facilities for those who enjoy high-octane wakeboarding, as well as an integrated Bimini roof for protection from the midday rays. Alternatively, equip your LX4 with a floating fiberglass hard-top for plenty of guaranteed shade and a dramatic, sleek look that will draw admiring glances as you glide into Palm Beach marina. If you need to bring wet-suits, flippers, diving gear and surfing equipment with you then you will be pleased to discover that there are plenty of gas-assisted storage compartments hidden under just about every seat on this boat, while the outboard configuration leaves room for a capacious lazarette hatch to stern with best-in-class dimensions.

To stern there is a wrap-around swim platform with two diving boards either side of the outboard, where you can dangle your feet in the water or slide off to enjoy buoyant bathing in the warm azure waters of the Gulf. Switch on the blue LED underwater lighting for atmospheric and enchanting night swims long after the sun has dipped below the horizon and moon has taken its place. The extended bathing platform is large enough to provide a lot of space between the two rumble seats to aft and the motor, giving guests a chance to fully spread out and dry off after battling the waves with their breast-stroke.

Set your dreams in motion by assuming the controls at this yacht’s starboard side helm station and set out to conquer the seas and master the tides. A hand-wrapped, steel and leather steering wheel boasts power-assisted hydraulics for wave-defying agility, while throttles have been intuitively placed against the bulwark for ease of use. Add bow thrusters to your model for increased maneuverability while docking, and make use of the trim-tabs affixed to your hull to keep your boat true and steady. A pair of Garmin, multi-function touch screens dominate the back-lit helm, giving you the sort of precise boat management and feedback needed for composed and confident piloting.

The helm is linked to your choice of outboard engine, with options including a Yamaha V6 F250 Saltwater motor or a next-generation Yamaha V6 300. Top speeds for the former set-up will easily reach 41 knots, while full-throttle speeds for the latter version will break the 45-knot barrier. Ride this beautiful watercraft at a 25-knot cruising pace and you will enjoy a competitive and efficient 2.6 miles to the gallon, not bad going for a vessel with a 74-gallon fuel tank. Perhaps that’s why the Regal Fastrac hull, a proprietary feature that is up to 30% more efficient than competitor brands, remains so popular with discerning clients around the globe. Or maybe it’s because of the exceptional hull, shaped with steps, reverse chines, and prominent lifting strakes, which enhances speed and agility for a truly joyous ride.