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Regal 34 SAV (2026-)
2 x 450-hp Yamaha
Brief Summary
Constructed by Regal Boats—an established American shipyard with a long history of family ownership—the 34 SAV serves as an entry point into their Sports Activity Vessel series. Built on a proprietary hull designed for tracking and soft entries in rough water, this craft balances day-boating comfort with genuine multi-use utility. It aims to provide families, anglers, and cruisers with an adaptable platform that handles everything from sandbar gatherings to multi-day coastal runs.
The upper deck focuses on social flow, featuring dual fold-down side balconies that open the cockpit directly to the water, an outdoor prep center with cooking surfaces, and forward bow lounge seating. Down in the lower level, a convertible front salon transforms into a full-sized sleeping space, complemented by a secondary aft berth and an enclosed washroom with a dedicated shower. Key custom configurations include dual outboard engine setups, stabilizing gyro systems, overhead shade extensions, and advanced digital navigation touchscreens.
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | SM | NM | dBa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 436.8 | 379.5 | 64 |
| 1500 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 358.7 | 311.7 | 68 |
| 2000 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 1 | 0.9 | 275.9 | 239.8 | 73 |
| 2500 | 10.6 | 9.2 | 14 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 204.2 | 177.4 | 77 |
| 3000 | 16.1 | 14 | 20.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 213.6 | 185.6 | 80 |
| 3500 | 22.4 | 19.4 | 24.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 243.3 | 211.4 | 84 |
| 4000 | 32 | 27.8 | 31.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 271.7 | 236.1 | 87 |
| 4500 | 37.9 | 32.9 | 40.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 252.3 | 219.3 | 87 |
| 5000 | 43 | 37.3 | 52.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 219.4 | 190.7 | 90 |
| 5500 | 48 | 41.7 | 66.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 195 | 169.4 | 91 |
| 5850 | 51.4 | 44.7 | 75.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 183.2 | 159.2 | 95 |
Specifications
| Length Overall |
35' 3" 10.74 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
10' 11" 3.33 m |
| Dry Weight |
16,500 lbs 7,484 kg |
| Draft Up |
29" .74 m |
| Draft Down |
40.5" 1 m |
| Deadrise/Transom | 23° |
| Fuel Capacity |
300 gal 1,136 L |
| Water Capacity |
50 gal 189 L |
Acceleration Times & Conditions
| 0 to 30 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Load | Persons & Gear: 740 lbs (336 kg); Fuel: 1,268 gal (575 kg) |
| Climate | 87°; 90% humidity; wind: 3-7; wave: 0-1'; salt |
Engine Options
| Tested Engine |
2 x 450-hp Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Std. Power |
2 x 350-hp Yamaha |
| Opt. Power |
2 x 425-hp Mercury |
REGAL 34 SAV
Remarkably Versatile
By Capt. Ken Kreisler
Major Features
- Fischer Panda diesel generator
- Air conditioning
- Bow thruster
- PowerShade
- reFLEX terrace doors and helm footrest
- Transom anchor storage
- Underwater lighting
- Cockpit grill and cabin microwave
- Hardtop
- Ultimate audio package
- Dual Garmin 1643XSV + B60 transducer
Notable Options
- Seakeepeer 2 gyro system
- Starlink
- FLIR M232 Pan & Tilt thermal camera
- Manual bow sunshade
- Hardtop rocket launchers
- Teak cockpit table
- Power swim platform
- Garmin HD open array radar
- Cockpit and mid-cabin television
- Radar mast
- Dual Garmin 1643 + GT17M transducer
- High gloss teak package
Vessel Inspection
Bow
The versatility of the Regal 34 SAV begins in the bow area and sets the stage for what follows all the way to the stern.
Helm
In true Regal fashion, the centerline helm console offers a neat and trim layout with. critical screen vision at just the right angle for optimum viewing while underway.
Cockpit
Given the Regal 34 SAV’s profile, the cockpit can be utilized in several ways to optimize her space.
Living Accommodations
A large part of the Regal 34 SAV’s appeal is its ability to provide comfortable overnight or extended accommodations for when travel opportunities are possible.
A Word About Performance
Regal’s 34 SAV runs on its Ocean Trac2 hull, conceived for outstanding handling and a ride ready for the challenges of offshore conditions. Our test day saw the air temperature at 87°F, with wind at 7 knots and 90% relative humidity. Seas were calm and we had a pair of 450-hp Yamaha outboards for power. Mercury 425-hp outboards are an option.
At WOT, we noted a top speed of 51.4 mph at 5850 rpm. We settled into our best cruise at 4000 rpm and 32 mph. Our calculated range was 272.1 statute miles with a 10% fuel reserve on her 300 gallon fuel tank. We noted she planed between 3300 and 3400 rpm, which was just shy of 20 mph. During our hole shots, she went from 0-10 mph in 4.5 seconds, 0-20 mph in 7.0 seconds, and 0-30 mph in 13.5 seconds.
She proved a spirited performer when putting our test boat through a series of turns and maneuvers and noted little drop in speed when pursuing hard over moves. During straight runs, she tracked true and we felt in control, confident, and at ease throughout our sea trial whether standing, bolstered, or seated.
Summary
The versatile Regal 34 SAV comes from a long-established heritage of quality boat building that stretches back to 1969 when the company was founded by Paul and Carol Kuck. Throughout the many decades and iterations of design, through the ups and downs of the industry, and always looking for innovative ways to present their product to the boating public, the company, still family owned, stands on a stellar reputation for engineering excellence and quality and still builds its model line in Orlando, Florida, since day one.
The Regal 34 SAV offers a choice of activities to participate in while out on the water. Whether family cruising, water sports, fishing, entertaining, or traveling, this is a boat that shows off her multipurpose identity in only the best light. Comfort, luxury, performance are all part of the package.
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Capt. Shelley Morton holds a USCG 100-Ton License, she is passionate about living the boating lifestyle and has made a career out of it. She has lived on and cruised on a 40' catamaran for three years. In addition to being a USCG Licensed Captain, she holds a Florida Yacht Broker License as well. She also holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science which holds her in good company when scoping out the increasingly complex aspects of today’s modern boat systems. When not testing and inspecting boats for BoatTEST, she can be found exploring boatyards looking for her next liveaboard vessel, which she says will most likely be a 55’ powerboat.

Capt. Ken Kreisler is a well-known figure in the marine industry, with extensive experience testing boats for major boating magazines. He has held USCG 100-Ton License for 40 years and has served as a delivery and charter fishboat captain, project manager for two small passenger ferry catamarans, making sure every details met USCG build standards. Capt. Ken is an accomplished writer, having received several BWI awards and the John Burroughs Association certificate of commendation for his children's book, "NATURE SPY," published by Macmillan. He resides with his family on the Shrewsbury River in Monmouth Beach, NJ, where he enjoys boating on his 24-foot Grady White Explorer which is on a dock in front of his house and he uses every season.