Regal LX9 (2027-)

• 2 X 200-hp Yamaha outboards w/integrated electro-hydraulic steering
• Digital switching
• Bow thruster
• Transom shower and pressure water package
• Trim tab indicators
• Bow walk-thru doors
• Black canvas
• PowerTower
• Stereo and lighting package
• Dual Garmin 1243XSV + B60 transducer
   

• Seakeeper 1
• 2 x 250-hp Yamaha outboards w/integrated steering
• Battery charger
• Yamaha integrated bow thruster
• Electric toilet
• Manual bow sunshade
• reFLEX swim platform
• Anchor windlass w/rope and chain or all chain
• Bow filler cushion
• Teak cocktail table
• Cockpit wetbar with refrigerator
• Power hard top
• Ultimate audio package
• Companion seat Garmin 943
   

The Regal LX9, powered a pair of standard Yamaha 200-hp outboard engines, runs on a double-stepped, FasTrac hull which, according to the company, offers speedy performance and improved fuel efficiency as the design gets air underneath the hull adding to a more comfortable ride.

Our test day saw calm seas with 7 knots of wind, an air temperature of 80°, and relative humidity of 68%. We had four people on board, 95 gallons of fuel, with a 10% reserve of the total 150 gal fuel capacity, and moderate gear.  We hit a WOT speed of 51.7 mph at approximately 6000 rpm, and found our best cruise at 4000 rpm and a speed of 32.2 mph. At that rate, we calculated a 300.0 statute mile range with a 10% fuel reserve. Our test Regal LX9 planed at 3400 rpm at 20 mph, reached 0-10 mph in 4.0 seconds, 0-20 mph in 7.0 seconds, and 0-30 mph in 10.5 seconds.

Once up on plane, we experienced smooth turns with little drop in rpm during hard over, tight maneuvers including s-turns at 35 mph. She felt tight and solid  with no vibration aboard and in control throughout our sea trial time. During our speed runs, she tracked straight and true.

Since it opened its doors for business in 1969, Regal Boats is a still family-owned business and for all this time, it has never wavered from providing the most innovative, inventive, well-built models utilizing all that technology over the years has afforded.

With the Regal LX9, combining the best of a bowrider, dual console, and sport boat, this model provides a performance-oriented dayboat—standard dual Yamaha 200- or optional 250-hp outboards deliver the excitement—with luxurious touches, comfortable seating, and ample storage space. Whether local cruising, participating in a wide variety of water sports, hanging at the sand bar or gunkholing at a favorite anchorage, the Regal LX9 will deliver all that is expected from a day out on the water.

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Capt. Shelley Morton

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

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.