Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 23 CC Classic 2004 vs Regulator 26 FS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 23 CC Classic 2004 vs Regulator 26 FS 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Regulator 26 FS 2010 has a 200-hp advantage over the Regulator 23 CC Classic 2004's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regulator 23 CC Classic 2004 carries 16 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Regulator 26 FS 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regulator 26 FS 2010 at 25,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regulator 23 CC Classic 2004 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25.83
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches31
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,316 lbs. with engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2864.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6316
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Engine makeEvinrude
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin outboard Yamaha F250B 4-stroke engines
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp (twin O/B)
Operational Info
Water capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRegulator
Modelnot available
Model26 FS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee