Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 23FS 2008 vs Regulator 34SS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 23FS 2008 vs Regulator 34SS 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regulator 34SS 2011 measures 33,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regulator 23FS 2008 at 23,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 34SS 2011 tips the scales at 11 115 lbs — 11 076 lbs less than the Regulator 23FS 2008 at 39 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 Regulator 23FS 2008 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Regulator 34SS 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regulator 34SS 2011 carries 38 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Regulator 23FS 2008. 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 34SS 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regulator 23FS 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 34SS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regulator 34SS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 33,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regulator 23FS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRegulator
MakeRegulator
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beam10 ft. 11 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.33
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches131
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - DetailSingle O/B: 32 in. Twin O/B: 29 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail11,115 lbs. with engines
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg5041.68
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.11115
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet33.83
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 10 in. 38 ft. 6 in. with bracket
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches462
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin outboard Yamaha F350 4-stroke engines with digital electronic controls and power assist steering
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadElectric
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal13