Matching a modified vee Regulator 26 FS 2012 against a deep vee Regulator 29 FS 2012 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 2012 measures 29,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regulator 26 FS 2012 at 25,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 29 FS 2012 tips the scales at 8 016 lbs — 1 800 lbs less than the Regulator 26 FS 2012 at 6 216 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 600 hp, the Regulator 29 FS 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Regulator 26 FS 2012's 500-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 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 29 FS 2012 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 29 FS 2012 could be the deciding factor.