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These yachts aren’t just designed to be practical—they’re designed to be visually stunning, too. And like all Regal boats, their outer beauty extends beyond hull-deep into sweeping, multi-level interiors. By tastefully incorporating key elements of function and design, entertaining guests aboard a Regal yacht is as luxurious as it is comfortable. Plus, ample storage can be found all throughout the upper salon, heads, and cabins, making overnighting a breeze. With Regal’s elegant craftsmanship and thoughtful innovation, the Yacht series provides luxurious accommodations on the water.

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SINGLE LEVEL COCKPIT SOLE

Unlike other boats in this range, wide-open cockpits and upper salons are not only adorned with essential amenities— they exist all on one level so that guests and captains can enjoy on-board entertainment, company, and conversation together. Experience these thoughtful layouts in person to see the difference.

RETRACTABLE HARDTOP

Versatility at the touch of a button. The full beam, convertible hardtop, electrically slides back from the windshield frame to reveal an enormous opening.

Open or Closed Boating

Our glass enclosure allows for full flexibility, easily transitioning from a breezy, open-air cockpit to a pleasant air-conditioned or heated salon. Because when the weather is uncooperative, your experience shouldn’t have to suffer

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Thanks to the advancements in boat building technology we are able to craft our yachts lighter, stronger and with a perfect glass to resin ratio, every single time. This means better fuel economy, higher performance, and greater peace of mind.

Seakeeper eliminates up to 95% of boat roll, transforming everyone's experience on the water.

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When you opt for outboard power, take your family only steps away from the beach.

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Every model in this series is equipped with single or dual Garmin or Volvo Glass Cockpit displays for ultimate control of your Regal.

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Joysticks and autopilot are standard on all yachts, providing more control and convenience whether you’re docking your boat or just cruising open waters. The joystick allows even beginners to pilot a sizeable craft with ease while taking the hard work out of the equation for seasoned boaters as well.

Hydraulic Swim Platform

Equip your Regal 42 Fly or Grande Coupe with our Hydraulic Swim Platform for added convenience and easier access to and from the water.

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All of the same controls you would find at the lower helm are also available at your fingertips on the flybridge.

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Regal's flybridges offer versatile seating with multiple backrest options and the ability to lay the port side seat down to form a sun lounge.

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The Regal Yacht Series features handcrafted galleys in the upper salon. For added convenience and flexibility, your galley will seamlessly connect with the outdoor refreshment center, providing you with more prep and cooking space.

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BEST-IN-CLASS FORWARD STATEROOMS

In your forward stateroom, enjoy a spacious bed set at the perfect height and a wide walk-around room on both sides. Storage is thoughtfully laid out in cabinetry and under the mattress. For even more convenience, the Regal 42′ models feature en-suite access.

SPACIOUS and Covertible AFT STATEROOMS

The aft staterooms raise the bar. Large comfortable beds with plenty of walk-around space can easily be converted into two twin beds for added versatility.

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Our Yacht Series features well-designed and appointed heads with a walk-in shower.

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Boat Test: 2024 Regal 38 Surf

By Garrett Cortese
March 15, 2024

The Regal 38 Surf is unique in the boating world—a model unlike anything else on the water. So versatile is the 38 Surf that not even the title of world’s largest wakesurf boat does it full justice. It also entertains, hosts overnights and fishes. Read on to learn how.

The magic in much of the 38 Surf stems from the integration of twin Volvo Penta forward drives. Working closely with Volvo Penta, Regal designed the 38 Surf to make it easy to use. In surf mode, the drives work in tandem to offset each other and create a wave on either side of the 38 Surf. Simply push a button, and this boat is ready for endless-wave fun without having to worry about ever adjusting ballast tanks (there aren’t any) or micro-plate-position shifting. By adjusting the trim of the drive units, the shape and size of the wave can be customized to suit different riding styles and preferences. The pictures tell the story: This boat creates great waves. A rear-facing camera in the 38 Surf’s hardtop gives the captain a view of the action on the helm display, so monitoring when a rider falls is easy. (Still assign a spotter though!) Just note, because the 38 Surf is so much bigger than other surf boats, its waves are longer, and a normal-length wakesurf rope often isn’t long enough. Lengthening your rope will make it easier for riders to get into the pocket of the wave.

Interior and Accessories

With its center-helm design, the 38 Surf features steps leading to the bow area on the starboard side. Eliminating a true center-console’s walk-through on that side makes for more cabin space below. Here we found a well-appointed air-conditioned cabin with a full head and walk-in shower. Both the forward and midberth areas quickly convert from settees into a queen-size berths, providing comfortable room for four adults. There’s a skylight, and the trim and finishes are top-notch, making this Regal a more-than-comfortable overnight-capable vessel.

Back up at the helm, the captain is treated to dual 22-inch Volvo Watersport Garmin displays. Every system is controlled from here, including the wakesurfing functions, thanks to Volvo Penta’s integrated software. Dual throttles and joystick piloting, bow thruster, trim-tab controls and a wireless phone cradle round out the dash. Helm seating takes the form of four-across captain’s chairs. This proved comfortable, and the two outside seats swivel 180 degrees to allow viewing the on-water action. Plus, all four seatbacks fold down, turning the area into extra tabletop serving space.

Aft of the helm, you’ll find the aptly dubbed “refreshment island,” complete with all the amenities to keep everybody on board well-fed and entertained. Above the sink and grill is a separate MFD, giving the grill master control of nearly any system, including audio, lighting, the powered lounge and swim platform, and more.

For even more lounging and entertainment, head aft. Unlike an outboard-powered boat, Volvo Penta’s forward drive allows for a wide-open transom to swim, fish or do anything else. The large lounge bench can face forward, face aft, and convert to a sun pad. Plus, with the push of a button, it slides out over the swim platform to extend cockpit space. Can you say dance party?

Speaking of party, the lounge is also equipped with four optional JL Audio speakers and two JL Audio “wake subs,” which bring up the entertainment factor of the 38 Surf’s transom even more. Need shade? A PowerShade is integrated into the hardtop. And those who like to fish can opt for Regal’s unique rocket launchers, which also feature tow points for the wakesurf rope. Dual dive doors make boarding the 38 Surf easy, and giant insulated storage lockers to both the port and starboard add to the versatility. These can be used for general storage or as coolers.

Captaining the 38 Surf isn’t just comfortable, but it’s also a lot of fun. It rides solid and handles responsively, with plenty of power. Even for captains accustomed to much-smaller wakesurf-specific V-drives, the 38 Surf is nimble in tighter spaces thanks to joystick control of the forward-drive units and the independent bow thruster. Sightlines are clear through the large windshield, and the added sunroof in the hardtop is a nice touch.

You can’t really comparison-shop Regal’s 38 Surf. There isn’t anything like it on the market. Aviara’s AV28S ($298,625 with a single 430 hp MerCruiser Bravo 4S) offers luxury, performance and wakesurfing, but that single-engine boat won’t fish or handle overnights, and it’s 10 feet shorter. Or you might consider a center-console, such as Formula’s 387 Sport ($1.22 million with triple 300 Mercury outboards), which can fish, entertain a crowd in luxury, and weekend a couple in comfort. But it won’t wakesurf.

If I had to choose one word to describe the 38 Surf, it might be “unbelievable,” because if you look at all the capabilities on paper, it seems hard to believe. So, “versatile” seems to be the most apt descriptor, because this special boat is just that. You can cruise on it, fish on it, entertain on it, wakesurf behind it and, when the day is done, sleep on it. For big-water boaters who want to easily and comfortably do all those things, the 38 Surf is a must-see.

How We Tested

Engines: Twin 380 hp Volvo Penta forward drives
Drive/Prop: Forward drive/K4 stainless-steel propset
Gear Ratio: 2.3:2 Fuel Load: 231 gal. Crew Weight: 360 lb.

High Points

This innovative boat offers luxury, fishing, wakesurfing, diving and overnighting.
The world’s largest wakesurf boat delivers waves that live up to that name, and does so without ballast or complex systems.
Power platform below the swim platform extends, providing a convenient board step or underwater lounge seat.
Some wakesurfers might have reservations at wakesurfing at higher speeds (12 to 12.5 mph) due to the 38 Surf’s size, but after a set or two, you can easily adjust.

Pricing and Specs

	$808,660 (well-equipped)
	39’2″
	11’11”
	3’0″ (drives down)
	19,400 lb.
	18 degrees
	11’5″ (light); 9’4″ (hardtop)
	6’3″
	249 gal.
	960
	Twin 380, 400 or 430 Volvo Penta gasoline forward drives