Why Is The 26 XO Regal My Favorite?  

Man, a genny, AC and a bow thruster … that boat is fully loaded for a 26er.

Great boat. Wish it had two outboards.

I have a Regal 1900ESX that's a pretty sweet little bowrider. But I just saw this thing at a boat show a month ago--and I was blown away. 26 ft Express cruiser?? That can be towed?? That has a very decent cockpit for lounging outside but still an entirely serviceable (and bright!) cabin?? I've been on SeaRay cruisers that are feel like tombs inside. From a looks perspective I think she needs to go on a diet, but I was totally amazed by this thing and fell in love. Also my favorite model. Very reasonable for the cost. When you say she's not an "offshore boat" what defines offshore here? She has a higher freeboard than most those offshore fishing boats. 70 gallons may not be a ton of fuel, but you should be able to get 140 miles out of that I'd guess. Which means it should make it to Bimini off FL or Catalina off CA, right? On the engine thing, what do you think of Volvo's Coastal Series (I think previously called Ocean X) that are supposedly titanium coated and corrosion resistant? I really hate outboards as I want that swim platform (and dinghy space)...

My first boat was a Regal... 18ft bowrider... Good boat... Like Regals.😎🇺🇸👍

Great job 👊

I really enjoy the times when you do boat tours! When you like something I know it’s good. I just dream 😴 of being out at sea where you are.

They did engineer the space on that boat very efficiently.pretty damn decent

i am really enjoying with your boat tour ^^. i am interesting to buy between 26xo and 33xo. only think of price, of cause, 26xo is the best. but when i think of the space for enjoying with family (4-5 adults), it seems to be small for my family. so very difficult to make a decision

Our 26 Regal XO is our favorite also. We would like to move up but are concerned with "double trouble" with 2 or more engines.👍🚢👍🚤 Jack Hyatt

Ugh, that battery location. Why do engineers think hiding the batteries is a good thing when technicians need to have access to them to be changed every 3 or 5 years down the road? Otherwise, very sharp looking boat. I am very happy to see OB being used on this model size. Easier to service and the motor can be tipped out of the water if the boat is kept in the water. I too prefer trailer my boats. It opens up a new way to experience a variety water locations to visit.

I really appreciate your review; I'm very interested in your opinion as it applies to being a mechanic. Do you find the outboards to be easier to maintain? (e.g., will cost less money). Is the addition of the generator (where the engine otherwise would have been) easy to work on? Are they decently reliable if you properly maintain them? What major issues do you have with the XO, and what issues *don't* you have versus the express?

I've always wanted a sundancer 260 but they don't make them anymore and decent ones are going for $50k minimum for a 20+ y.o. boat. I would buy this boat in a heartbeat if it wast $180k for the options. Plus trailer.

Can you go to Bimini in this boat ?

Which kind of truck can tow this boat can a toyota tacoma tow this or would a tundra would be better? What a ford ranger or raptor?

Justin - can you service my Pursuit S328?

A 1 engine boat is your favorite? Interesting, but I would be more comfortable going offshore with at least 2 engines. Of course, I do not have your fixing skills

Is it lighter with the O/B?

With that outboard motor how many people would you say you could get on that boat where you could keep the horsepower going and not be dead in the water..Say 4 or 6 to 8 people tops..Just asking...You said it was a 300 hp. Yamaha motor right.. what about the fuel capacity how big is the tank on that boat...🤔