Matching a modified vee Regulator 28 FS 2011 against a deep vee Regulator 29FS 2009 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regulator 28 FS 2011 at 27,6 ft versus Regulator 29FS 2009 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 28 FS 2011 tips the scales at 826 lbs — 757 lbs more than the Regulator 29FS 2009 at 69 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 28 FS 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Regulator 29FS 2009'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 29FS 2009 carries 285 gallons versus 235 gallons in the Regulator 28 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 8 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.