Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 24XO 2022 vs Regulator 29 FS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 24XO 2022 vs Regulator 29 FS 2012 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 600 hp, the Regulator 29 FS 2012 has a 300-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 29 FS 2012 carries 285 gallons versus 86 gallons in the Regulator 24XO 2022. 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 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regulator 24XO 2022 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regulator 29 FS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regulator 24XO 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches348
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
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
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 - Detail8,016 lbs. with engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3635.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8016
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal285
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1078.84
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin outboard Yamaha F300C 4-stroke engines with digital electronic controls and power assist steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail285 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp (twin O/B)
Operational Info
Water capacity18
Water capacity20 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadElectric
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRegulator
Modelnot available
Model29 FS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee