Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 26 FS 2012 vs Regulator 28 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 26 FS 2012 vs Regulator 28 2022 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 Regulator 26 FS 2012 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Regulator 28 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regulator 28 2022 carries 219 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Regulator 26 FS 2012. 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 28 2022 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regulator 26 FS 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 28 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regulator 28 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regulator 26 FS 2012 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
Makenot available
Model26 FS
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,216 lbs. with engines
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2819.53
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6216
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25.83
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches31
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.92 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin outboard Yamaha F250C 4-stroke engines with digital electronic control
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters829
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal219
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max500 hp (twin O/B)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity33
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower