Both the Regulator 28 FS 2011 and the Regulator 32FS 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regulator 32FS 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regulator 28 FS 2011 at 27,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 28 FS 2011 tips the scales at 8 260 lbs - 860 lbs more than the Regulator 32FS 2009 at 7 400 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 600 hp for the Regulator 28 FS 2011 and 600 hp for the Regulator 32FS 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regulator 32FS 2009 carries 310 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regulator 32FS 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Regulator 28 FS 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 32FS 2009 could be the deciding factor.