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Regal boats

Regal is a US builder of sport boats and cruisers, with 3,818 registered hulls in the US fleet. The typical Regal is a 24 ft gas powered runabout or cuddy, appealing to recreational boaters who want a blend of performance and comfort. Recent production years (2018 to 2022) are well represented, reflecting steady demand.

Registered hulls3,818US registry
For sale now998$5K to $100K
Recalls9USCG / CPSC
Median length24 ftmostly gas

Regal used price range

median $19K
$5K$19K$100K

From 998 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).

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Are Regal boats reliable?

Regal has 9 USCG recalls on record across 3,818 registered hulls, a relatively low rate for a builder of this scale. Most Regals run gas outboards or sterndrives, so ownership costs center on engine service, gel coat maintenance, and upholstery care typical of fiberglass sport boats. Parts availability is good for common models like the 28 Express.

Common problems to inspect on a used Regal

  • Transom and stringer integrity on older hulls, especially those stored in water year round
  • Sterndrive bellows cracks and gimbal bearing wear on inboard models
  • Gel coat crazing and deck delamination from UV exposure
  • Trim tab actuator corrosion and wiring issues in saltwater use

Registry footprint

Registered hulls (US sample) 3,818
Median length 24.0 ft
Most-registered model years 2018 (177), 2021 (171), 2019 (164), 2008 (148), 2020 (147), 2022 (147)
Fuel mix GAS 2,208 · Gasoline 1,582 · DIESEL 17 · Diesel 7

Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.

Models we cover in depth (1)

Recalls (9)

USCG MIC entries (2)

Frequently asked questions

Are Regal boats good quality?

Regal builds midrange fiberglass sport boats with consistent fit and finish. The 9 recalls over 3,818 registered hulls is a low rate, and recent models (2018 to 2022) are common in the used market, indicating steady buyer confidence.

What is the resale value of a Regal boat?

Used Regals range from $14,000 to $89,900 across 433 active listings, with a median of $31,950. Resale holds best for well maintained gas models in the 24 to 28 ft range, which dominate the fleet.

How long do Regal boats last?

A well maintained Regal can deliver 20 to 30 years of service. Hulls from 2008 remain common in the registered fleet, and fiberglass longevity depends more on storage, maintenance, and engine care than the hull itself.

Do Regal boats hold their value?

Regal depreciation follows typical sport boat curves, with steeper drops in the first five years and stabilization after ten. The active used market (433 listings) and strong representation of recent years suggest steady demand for clean examples.

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