Regulator 31
LOA: 36’5″
BEAM: 10’4″
DRAFT: 2’8″ (engines down)
DISPL.: 10,500 lb.
FUEL: 300 gal.
WATER: 35 gal.
POWER: 2/300-hp Yamaha F300s
CRUISING SPEED: 30 knots
TOP SPEED: 48 knots
PRICE: $243,000
When I tell you that you couldn’t keep boaters off the Regulator 31 during the Miami International Boat Show, I can say that with some authority because, well, I tried. Digital Editor John Turner stood on a dock opposite the boat as I channeled my inner Walter Cronkite for a video review.
Hi, I’m Dan Harding and …
“Hey Dave, did you see how deep these livewells are?”
[Deep exhale] Okay, JT, let’s try again. Hi, I’m Dan Harding and I’m standing aboard…
“Should I take my shoes off!?”
[Deeper exhale] John please just keep shooting.
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The popularity of the 31 shouldn’t have come as a surprise; this new model falls right between the North Carolina builder’s popular 28 and 34 and boasts many of the prized characteristics of its predecessors.
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Regulators are built from only five molds and are devoid of any stringers, so there’s no single connection that can fail.
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Such strength offers reassurance to those who chase big fish in bigger seas,
but it also lends itself to an exceptional finish.
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Take the starboard-side gunwale door, for example;
it’s smooth as glass because it’s built into the mold.
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There are also a few new tricks employed on this boat.
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The transom has fold-down seating—no surprise—but there’s also room to fit your boots under searails,
allowing you to lock your feet into fighting position in rough seas.
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It’s a smart design touch that almost makes you feel bad for the fish … almost.
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Another salty feature is the use of tension hinges on the overhead cabinet at the helm.
It was clearly designed by someone who’s felt the knuckle sting of a slamming door.
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Speaking of salty features, this boat should stay exceptionally dry by center console standards,
thanks to her handsome Carolina flare paired with a sharp, straked forefoot.
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Power is twin Yamaha F300 outboards with an optional Helm Master joystick control.
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This setup reportedly offers a near 50-knot top end.
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Not just a fishing machine, the 31 can easily serve as a family weekender.
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The head has a civilized amount of space and the forward seating that converts to a sunpad
allows you to lounge about when on the hook.
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The dive door is equally adept at boating giant tuna and swimming youngsters alike.
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And, cut. We had our video in the bag. I fought my way back to the dock. Smart design touches plus a proven heritage; the combination might not have been good for video, but I fully understood why the 31 was such a crowd-pleaser.
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