Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 26FS 2007 vs Regulator 34 SS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 26FS 2007 vs Regulator 34 SS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regulator 34 SS 2012 measures 33,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regulator 26FS 2007 at 25,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 34 SS 2012 tips the scales at 11 115 lbs — 11 064 lbs less than the Regulator 26FS 2007 at 51 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 26FS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Regulator 34 SS 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regulator 34 SS 2012 carries 38 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Regulator 26FS 2007. 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 34 SS 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regulator 26FS 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 34 SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regulator 34 SS 2012 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 26FS 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 11 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.33
Beam - Inches102
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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 5,100 lbs
Weight - Detail11,115 lbs. with engines
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - kg5041.68
Weight - lbs.51
Weight - lbs.11115
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet33.83
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 10 in. 38 ft. 6 in. with bracket
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches31
Length overall - Inches462
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Yamaha? F250 4-stroke (250 hp)
Engine/s standardTwin outboard Yamaha F350 4-stroke engines with digital electronic controls and power assist steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. With Optional Tank: 210 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max500 hp (twin O/B)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
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