Regal’s LX36 is an inviting dayboat with all the amenities for a family or friends to enjoy a comfortable, fun day on the water. Start your tour at the bow, where a trio of seats invite gathering around an optional cockpit table. Add the portside filler and really stretch out. A roomy quarter berth waits inconspicuously behind the starboard seat. The washable space is perfect for storage, with wall-mounted tie-downs for items like beach chairs. Equip the air-conditioned space with an optional mattress and it’s ready for tired-out kiddies who need a break from the sun and fun.
The main cockpit is accessed via a sliding walk-through windshield and covered with a hardtop featuring an electric sunroof. Close up for shade or weather, or open to let the sun shine in. The helm is highlighted by an adjustable doublewide seat and twin 16-inch Garmin multifunction displays. Keep tabs on vitals, navigation, or even catch the game on satellite TV. Opposite, an oversize head compartment is equipped with a standard electric marine toilet. Directly behind, the cockpit wet bar includes a sink, refrigerator and optional electric grill. There’s dedicated storage for a slide-out Yeti cooler below and a drop-down television overhead.
Moving aft, find opposing L-shaped seating in the cockpit, each with an individual table. Underseat storage is complemented by a large in-floor compartment, and a macerated fish box behind that doubles as a cooler. Atop the engine hatch is comfortable seating with a three-position backrest to face forward, aft or recline. Pop-up rumble seats are perfect to keep an eye on the kids swimming. Transom speakers supply the tunes. An optional power shade extends from the hardtop.
Underway, twin Mercury Verado 400s pushed the hull onto plane in 8.4 seconds, reached 30 mph in 12 flat, and peaked just over 50 mph. The hull displayed nimble handling, carving nicely without fear of blowing out the prop and holding its line in varying conditions. The hull stays on plane as low as 16 mph. The most economical cruising speed proved a brisk 31.3 mph, where the Verados burned a combined 15.4 gph.
High Points
- Garmin MFD on the port side lets a companion navigate or entertain kids with satellite TV.
- Layout is thoughtfully arranged to allow free movement throughout and a great view from every seat.
- Starboard cockpit dive door provides access to water and easy boarding dockside.
How We Tested
- Engine: Twin Mercury Verado 400
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/Mercury Revolution X 16.6″ x 21″ 4-blade stainless steel
- Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 175 gal. Crew Weight: 860 lb.
Pricing and Specs
| Price: | $689,760 (well-equipped with twin Mercury Verado 400) |
| LOA: | 37’4″ |
| Beam: | 11’7″ |
| Draft (max): | 2’9″ |
| Dry Weight: | 16,500 lb. |
| Seat/Weight Capacity: | Yacht Certified |
| Fuel Capacity: | 295 gal |
Regal Boats – Orlando, Florida; regalboats.com
