Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regulator 32 FS 2006 vs Regulator 32C 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regulator 32 FS 2006 vs Regulator 32C 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regulator 32 FS 2006 at 32,0 ft versus Regulator 32C 2008 at 32,0 ft. At 7 500 lbs and 7 400 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Regulator 32C 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Regulator 32 FS 2006's 500-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 310 gal and 310 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Regulator 32C 2008 and its 600-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Regulator 32 FS 2006 with its 500-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeRegulator
MakeRegulator
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 5 in.
Beam10 ft. 5 in.
Beam - Meters3.18
Beam - Meters3.18
Beam - Inches125
Beam - Inches125
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (twin O/B)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (w/out engines)
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 7,400 lbs.
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg3356.58
Weight - lbs.7500
Weight - lbs.7400
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches384
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal310
Fuel tank capacity - Gal310
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max500 hp (twin O/B)
Engine max600 hp (twin O/B)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Yamaha? F250 4-stroke
Operational Info
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass