Both the Regulator 29 FS 2010 and the Regulator 29FS 2009 are deep-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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regulator 29 FS 2010 at 29,0 ft versus Regulator 29FS 2009 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 29 FS 2010 tips the scales at 8 116 lbs - 1 216 lbs more than the Regulator 29FS 2009 at 6 900 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 - 500 hp for the Regulator 29 FS 2010 and 500 hp for the Regulator 29FS 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 285 gal and 285 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

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.