Matching a modified vee Regulator 23 FS 2011 against a deep vee Regulator 29 FS 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regulator 29 FS 2010 measures 29,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regulator 23 FS 2011 at 23,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 29 FS 2010 tips the scales at 8 116 lbs — 3 658 lbs less than the Regulator 23 FS 2011 at 4 458 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Regulator 29 FS 2010 has a 200-hp advantage over the Regulator 23 FS 2011'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 29 FS 2010 carries 285 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Regulator 23 FS 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regulator 29 FS 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regulator 23 FS 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 29 FS 2010 could be the deciding factor.