Regulator 35

Regulator Boats have long held a reputation for ride, comfort and fishability. The new Regulator 35 flies that flag even higher. Combining its proven deep-V running surface with 24 degrees of transom deadrise, innovative engineering, ­power systems and distinctive styling, this bluewater fishing machine was born ocean-ready. With triple Yamaha F350s, the 35 ripped a top speed of 55.9 mph, and Regulator is not even finished testing other props and engine mounting heights. At 4,500 rpm, the boat rushed along at 44.3 mph at 47.7 gph for a range of 338 miles. The standard Seakeeper Ride 750 automatic attitude-control system provided seamless handling and bow control.

The Yamaha Next Generation Boat Control System features the Helm Master EX joystick and multimode set point, digital electric steering, a multifunction touchscreen display, autopilot, electronic key switches and a wireless remote-control FOB. A factory-installed Garmin navigational package includes twin 22-inch GPSMap chart-plotter/sonar displays with the screens angled inward for easy viewing. A wide-beam Airmar 1 kW CHIRP transducer scours the water for marine life, and a Garmin 4 kW open-array radar searches the sky for birds while adding security during periods of reduced visibility. Regulator’s proprietary MyHelm interface brings all of these systems and more into play with the touch of a finger. The fiberglass hardtop is a work of art with an integrated windshield and a wiper-­washer combo to clear spray, morning dew and mist. The top includes molded gutters for drainage as well as a secure ­grab rail. An optional Garmin 12-inch GPSMap chart plotter with a touchscreen display lives in the overhead electronics box. More clever engineering in the windshield provides two ventilation paths to the helm, while additional vents deliver air conditioning when this option is ordered. Eleven rod holders line the powder-coated ­support framework. 

A 30-inch reach to the waterline makes releasing fish easy and safe. The boarding door to starboard is the choice when landing bigger fish. For swimming or diving there is a removable folding ladder that stows neatly in the lazarette. Port and starboard bait-prep stations with overboard drainage flank the 43-gallon pressurized livewell at the transom. The port station is outfitted with a stainless-­steel bait tray and a raw-water sink, while the starboard station is home for cutting boards, a sink and a saltwater washdown. Flush folding seats are starboard and port.  

Port and starboard fish ­boxes, each with 161-quart ­capacity, are insulated, illuminated and drain through a macerated pump. You also can choose to have each fish box refrigerated and portside box equipped with five additional stainless-steel bait trays, a good option if planning to fish tournaments. Similarly, the choice of the number and type of flush rod holders in the ­cockpit gunwales is up to the buyer. Regulator provides six flush rod holders for the ­cockpit and six holders in the forward lounge, but the removable Burnewiin holders are gaining popularity for their versatility, such as to hold Magma grills, and might be better suited for some owners. One more option is dual-purpose rod holders that also accommodate drinks.

A centerline watertight hatch between the fish boxes allows easy access into the ­generously proportioned lazarette. The room in the gelcoated bilge with a raised floor for dry stowage and maintenance comes courtesy of the engine bracket, which features an integrated telescoping ladder and separates the outboards from the outer transom wall. Here you will find the engine batteries, fuel filters, bilge and macerator pumps, and the self-cleaning, self-flushing raw-water sea chest. 

Nestled beneath the aft-­facing mezzanine is a machine room with an electrical distribution panel and the innovative award-winning Dometic DG3 all-electric gyrostabilizer that spools up in 16 and a half minutes and quickly adapts to any stationary or rolling sea condition to provide a comfortable day on the water. 

Coaming bolsters and a recessed grab rail add ­security whether walking, casting a lure or working a fish. The midship freeboard here is 29 inches. Forward of the console, a settee for two is flanked by three rod holders and two cup holders on each side. Below the settee, a 121-quart insulated cooler can chill drinks with ice or be ordered with refrigeration, or simply use it for dry stowage. Forward, beneath the deck is another insulated 210-quart fish box. Split seating in the bow to port and starboard offers ample dry stowage, and latches are conveniently located on the back corner of each lid. The cushions remain in place when the lids are raised thanks to the ­magnetic catches. I could walk to the anchor-rode locker without stepping on a cushion or seat. Yet, it was a nice surprise to find a fold-down seat that could be raised there if needed when the flush-mounted fiberglass table was raised with its electric pedestal. 

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The cabin inside the helm console is full of neat ideas. The portside door is restrained with friction hinges to prevent it from swinging or slipping out of your hands. One step down, and there’s 6 feet, 4 inches of headroom. A small vessel sink on a solid surface countertop, an electric toilet with a 12-gallon holding tank, a large mirror and three stowage compartments, woodgrain laminate flooring for easy cleanup, and room for an optional air conditioner are the main highlights. There is also room to sleep two and get some rest while the swordfish crew is out soaking squids in the depths during the night. The best purpose, perhaps, is you can stow as many as 12 rods beneath the berth and other stand-up space. 

Seasoned boat owners and saltwater anglers are likely familiar with this highly ­regarded brand, but even the most loyal fans will find more than they might ever imagine possible in this new Regulator 35. 

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Regulator Marine – Edenton, North Carolina; regulatormarine.com