Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 24XO 2022 vs Regulator 26 FS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 24XO 2022 vs Regulator 26 FS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Regulator 26 FS 2011 has a 200-hp advantage over the Regulator 24XO 2022'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 24XO 2022 carries 86 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Regulator 26 FS 2011. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Regulator 26 FS 2011 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Regulator 24XO 2022 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25.83
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches31
Draft [max] - Detail2.17 ft
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft Min1.33 ft
Draft Minnot available
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,216 lbs. with engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2819.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6216
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin outboard Yamaha F250C 4-stroke engines with digital electronic control
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp (twin O/B)
Operational Info
Water capacity18
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRegulator
Modelnot available
Model26 FS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee