The Regulator 29 FS 2012 is a deep-V design and the Regulator 32 FS 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 29 FS 2012 at 29,0 ft versus Regulator 32 FS 2010 at 32,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 32 FS 2010 tips the scales at 9 108 lbs - 1 092 lbs less than the Regulator 29 FS 2012 at 8 016 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 700 hp, the Regulator 32 FS 2010 has a 100-hp advantage over the Regulator 29 FS 2012's 600-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 32 FS 2010 carries 310 gallons versus 285 gallons in the Regulator 29 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 32 FS 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Regulator 29 FS 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 32 FS 2010 could be the deciding factor.