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Built upon their proprietary FasTrac hull architecture, which incorporates full step technology to lessen drag and improve fuel efficiency, Regal developed this model as a 29' day-cruiser. She provides recreational boaters, families, and watersports enthusiasts with a broad, stable platform optimized for all-day lake outings, harbor runs, and sandbar social gatherings. Her layout focuses on perimeter-maximizing benching, featuring full-width stern upholstery, dual rear-facing recliners, and a bow lounge with deep seating wells. Below the passenger-side console sits an enclosed head compartment complete with a synthetic countertop, sink, and chemical toilet. Key customizable additions include a powered hardtop or power tower, twin Yamaha outboard engines up to 500 horsepower, a Seakeeper 1 gyroscopic motion dampener, a bow thruster, and dual 12-inch glass helm touchscreens. ## Test Results | RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | SM | NM | dBa | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1000 | 5.8 | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 485.2 | 421.6 | 63 | | 1500 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 370 | 321.5 | 69 | | 2000 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 4.4 | 2 | 1.7 | 268.5 | 233.3 | 71 | | 2500 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 177.2 | 154 | 75 | | 3000 | 14.8 | 12.9 | 9.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 201.8 | 175.4 | 80 | | 3500 | 25.2 | 21.9 | 11.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 293.3 | 254.9 | 85 | | 4000 | 32.2 | 27.9 | 14.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 300.4 | 261 | 86 | | 4500 | 36.9 | 32 | 17.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 281.9 | 244.9 | 89 | | 5000 | 41.2 | 35.8 | 23.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 236.2 | 205.2 | 90 | | 5500 | 46.2 | 40.1 | 30 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 207.7 | 180.5 | 92 | | 6000 | 51 | 44.3 | 36 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 191.1 | 166 | 98 | [View the test results in metric units](#) ![Regal LX9 Performance Chart](/sites/default/files/regal-lx9-performance-cahrt-10-11-26.png) ## Specifications | Length Overall | 29' 8.78 m | |---|---| | Beam | 9' 2.7 m | | Dry Weight | 7,600 lbs 3,447 kg | | Draft Up | 21" .5 m | | Draft Down | 30" .8 m | | Deadrise/Transom | 19° | | Fuel Capacity | 150 gal 409 L | | Water Capacity | 15 gal 57 L | ## Acceleration Times & Conditions | 0 to 30 | 11 | |---|---| | Load | Persons & Gear: 740 lbs (336 kg); Fuel: 580 gal (263 kg) | | Climate | 86°; 90% humidity; wind: 5-8; wave: 0-2'; salt | ## Engine Options | Tested Engine | 2 x 200-hp Yamaha | |---|---| | Std. Power | 2 x 200-hp Yamaha | | Opt. Power | 2 x 250-hp Yamaha | ## ezstandalone.cmd.push(function() { ezstandalone.showAds(103); });## **REGAL LX9** #### **Elegant Day Tripping Excitement** ### By Capt. Ken Kreisler ![Regal LX9 Running](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2160.png)The Regal LX89 is a dayboat and bowrider with dual consoles and luxury touches. In addition, and due to Regal’s dedication to quality boat building and innovative design since its inception in 1969, owners can be assured that their ownership is backed by the family-owned business. Advanced technology, customizable interiors and colors, seating, storage, and lounges, exciting dual outboard power for thrilling performance along with a long list of both standard and optional equipment will make your Regal LX9 a go-to activity for all aboard.## Major Features - 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 ## Notable Options - 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 ## Vessel Inspection ![LX9 layout](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2161.png)A walk-thru from bow to stern with plenty of seating and storage, and along with dual Yamaha outboard power makes the Regal LX9 an exciting dayboat for a wide variety of on-water activities.![LX9 bow](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2162.png)The bow offers lounge seating to either side and a forward bench. There is storage under the seats and the entire area is bolstered. The center portion of the windshield opens and secures with magnets while a double air dam protects the helm and seating areas from the wind while underway.![LX9 anchor locker](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2163.png)Fully forward is the anchor locker with windlass and chain and rope rode and power switch. Note the cleat and safety clip.![LX9 seats](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2164.png)Large storage compartments are located under the seat cushions.![LX9 helm](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2165.png)The starboard helm offers a large console with plenty of space for a pair of big screen Garmin instruments featuring GPS and digital switching. The wide, bolstered seat easily converts to an aft facing position. Trim tab and bow thruster, along with other important controls, are located within easy reach on the console.![LX9 nav screens](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2166.png)The well-positioned nav screens are set at the proper level for ease of viewing. The digital switching screen can control lighting, windlass, nav charts, music, and the hard top among many other functions.![LX9 running lights](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2167.png)Besides controlling the running lights, the digital switching can also operate the standard underwater and night lighting feature.![LX9 throttle joystick](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2168.png)Both throttle and joystick controls are located to starboard and are situated for comfortable operation.![LX9 cubby](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2169.png)Forward of the port seat is a storage cubby. The space can be optioned with an additional digital switching screen.![LX9 seat](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2170.png)The seat back on the port seat also converts to an aft facing position.![LX9 head](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2171.png)Just forward of the port seat is the head compartment with an opening port, head, and sink.![LX9 hatch](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2172.png)This hatch in the deck sole, with a deep compartment reaching into the bow area, offers storage for large gear.![LX9 storage area](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2173.png)A large hatch, with heavy duty, gas-assisted rams, houses the Seakeeper 1 gyro as well as providing some storage space on either side![LX9 convertible loungers](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2174.png)Fully aft are a pair of convertible lounges that can easily switch from forward to aft facing seats. Additional bench seating is to either side with storage space under the cushions.![LX9 battery access](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2175.png)Battery access is also provided under the port cushion as well as switches.![LX9 seats](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2176.png)Here, with the backrests positioned forward facing, the lounges become wide seats. Note the wide passage between them to the swim platform.![LX9 swim platform](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2177.png)The wide swim platform offers easy access to the water to starboard with a telescoping stainless ladder in a hatch located in the deck. A hand-held shower hose is located here as well.![LX9 power hardtop](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2178.png)The “Power Hard Top” can be positioned for passage under low bridges as well as offering added shade. ## A Word About Performance ![](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2179.png) 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. ![](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2180.png) 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. ## Summary 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. ![](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2181.png) **REMEMBER, LIFE IS BETTER ON A BOAT!** ## About the Reporting Captains **Experts and Boat Owners** What has set BoatTEST apart from the many video-makers currently on the Internet and Social Media is the fact that for 26 years, only USCG-Licensed captains and experienced boat owners have tested and written our reports and made our videos. We believe that to provide boat owners the information they deserve, only other boat owners – who know the challenges of ownership -- can accurately report on it. It is that level of expertise and ownership experience that goes into every video and Captain’s Report that we publish. Because we know what it is like owning and operating a boat, we can pass-on the information that prospective boat buyers need to know. [Capt. Shelley Morton](https://boattest.com/article/meet-captain-shelley-morton) ![Capt Shelley Morton](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_2126.png) 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](https://boattest.com/about-us) ![capt ken krisler](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_1634.png) 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. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function() { ezstandalone.showAds(104); }); - [Test Drive](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/148571) - [Dealer Contact](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/148571) - [Compare to other boats](/boats/compare/148571) --- ## Related Boats [ Review with Captain's Report ![](/sites/default/files/styles/500x375_max/public/Regal2700Bowrider.jpg?itok=6UCY8AzE) ](/boats/regal/2700-bowrider) [Bowriders](/boats/bowriders) ### [Regal 2700 Bowrider](/boats/regal/2700-bowrider) 1 x 375-hp Volvo Penta 8.1Gi gas sterndrive [ Review with Captain's Report ![](/sites/default/files/styles/500x375_max/public/Regal2300.jpg?itok=73BmsHXk) ](/boats/regal/2300-2014) [Bowriders](/boats/bowriders) ### [Regal 2300 (2014-)](/boats/regal/2300-2014) 1 x 320-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi [ Report with Video Review with Captain's Report ![](/sites/default/files/styles/500x375_max/public/Regal2500.jpg?itok=YQ5zQ-es) ](/boats/regal/2500-2014) [Bowriders](/boats/bowriders) ### [Regal 2500 (2014-)](/boats/regal/2500-2014) 1 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 GiC [ Review with Captain's Report ![](/sites/default/files/styles/500x375_max/public/Regal2800.jpg?itok=vu3yL2fG) ](/boats/regal/2800-2015) [Bowriders](/boats/bowriders) ### [Regal 2800 (2015-)](/boats/regal/2800-2015) 1 x 380-hp Volvo Penta V8 Regal Bowriders, Dual Consoles,