When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regulator 34 SS 2012 and the Regulator 34SS 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 34 SS 2012 at 33,8 ft versus Regulator 34SS 2009 at 33,8 ft. At 11 115 lbs and 11 115 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regulator 34 SS 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regulator 34SS 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regulator 34 SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.