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Text Size: A A ARegal knows that brand loyalty starts -- or ends -- with an owner's firstboat. Naturally the company’s lineup includes entry-level boats, but in aneffort to increase the attractiveness of the brand Regal created the ESXline. What is different about ESX? The single biggest thing is the"edginess" signaled by its aggressive hull graphics. Regal has positionedthe boat to appeal to a younger demographic audience. Old fogies neednot apply.

Key Features

FasTrac hull designHelm seat features a flip-up bolster5-position tilt steering wheelCourtesy blue LED lights25 quart removable coolerFusion marine sound with 4 cockpit speakersMulti-position backrest for facing forward or lounging aftExtended swim platformStainless ski tow

Specifications

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Specifications

Length Overall19' 10'' 6.05 m

Dry Weight3,100 lbs. 1,406 kg

8' 3'' 3,915 lbs.

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Beam 2.51 m Tested Weight 1,776 kg

Draft31''

0.8 mWeight Capacity N/A

Draft Up N/A Person Capacity N/A

Draft Down N/A Fuel Capacity35 gal. 132 L

Air Draft N/A Water Capacity N/A

Deadrise/Transom 22-deg. Length on Trailer N/A

Max Headroom open Height on Trailer N/A

Bridge Clearance6' 3''

1.91 mTrailer Weight N/A

Total Package Weight(Trailer,Boat & Engine)

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Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your localdealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boatmodel.

Engine Options

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Engine options

Std. Power Not Available

Tested Power 1 x 200-hp Volvo V6

Opt. Power1 x 200-hp Volvo Penta V6 SX1 x 225-hp Volvo Penta V6

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Captain's Report

Regal’s new 1900 ESX has a LOA of 19’10” (6.05 m), a beam of 8’3” (2.51 m), and a dry weight of 3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg).

Mission Statement

The mission of the Regal 1900 ESX is to add some “zing” to a basic entry-level boat. She has anexpanded gathering area, sport graphics and new color schemes that Regal expects will allow her toattract more of the younger demographic that this type of boat appeals to. She’s offered in 3 differentcolor schemes, Newport Blue, Electric Green, and Flame Red. All will have the exciting new hull sidegraphics that, to our eye, gives this sport boat an added bit of “edginess”.

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The 1900 ESX is designed to appeal to a younger demographic, and we can see the attraction.

Sporty hull side graphics are part of the upgrade to the ESX models.

Color Us Exciting. Historically, Regal had shifted away from doing lots of interior colors, preferring theneutral tones for its interiors, much like those found in up-scale German automobiles. However, withthe ESX line, new vibrant color choices on the bolsters and seats are available and set a whole newtone and feel for the boat.

Having the cockpit remain a social area was a priority in the design of the 1900 ESX. This is achieved through a swivel

helm seat and a convertible seatback for the L-seating to port.

Regal has incorporated colors to the interior that get picked up in the seat, bolster, and in the contrasting piping

surrounding the gray carpet.

Major Features

• FasTrac Hull Design. This is the main way that Regal is able to extract the maximumperformance from its boats with less demand for power. With its innovative stepped hull, which Regalcalls FasTrac, air is drawn in from the sides as the boat moves through the water. That air is thenchanneled under the hull to break the surface friction and drag. The result is a faster, and more efficienthull.

• Expanded Conversational Area. L-shaped seating across the port and stern, along with theswiveled helm seat creates opposing seating for intimate conversations. The observer’s seat flips fromforward to aft facing and is adjustable for tall or short occupants.

• Dedicated Anchor Storage. Something that is usually missing in boats in this class is a storagelocker for the anchor. In the 1900 ESX, Regal included one under the forward seat cushion at the bow.

• Hull Graphics. The aggressive designs seen on the boat on this page are standard on the ESXmodel.

Performance

The Regal 1900 ESX has a LOA of 19’10” (6.05 m), a beam of 8’3” (2.51 m) and a 22-degree deadrise.With an empty weight of 3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg), full fuel and three people onboard, we had en estimatedtest weight of 3,915 lbs. (1,776 kg).

The engine in our test boat was the base Volvo Penta V6-200 turning an SX drive. Regal offers anoption of trading up to the V6-220 ($2,535).

The 1900 ESX had a time to plane of 5 seconds with an increase to 20 mph in 7 seconds and 30 mphin 9.1 seconds.

Upon acceleration the bow comes up 12-degrees and she finds her plane at 5 seconds.

Her top speed was 45 mph, which produced a 14.5 gph fuel burn for a range of 98 miles. Best cruiseis subjective. If we were to consider best cruise from an economy standpoint, then we would have tosay that it was achieved at 3000 rpm and 25.7 mph. That generated a fuel burn of 7.1 gph and a rangeof 115 miles.

However, bump the throttle up to 3500 rpm and the speed increases to 33 mph while only giving up 3miles from the range. Fuel burn will now be 9.3 gph, a reasonable tradeoff to adding nearly 8 mph.

Average of our test runs shows a maximum speed of 45 mph.

The 1900 ESX is offered with a Volvo Penta V6-200. A V6-225 is also available.

As for the installation itself, it’s a tight fit to be sure, but really, there’s no need for having more spacesince all the daily checkpoints are right at hand. Side bulkheads can be removed if more intensive workis ever called for. By leaving the space out of the engine compartment, more has been added to thecockpit and it shows. An automatic fire extinguisher is optional extra ($530).

FasTrac Hull

By drawing air in from the sides of the hull, and then sending it under the hull, air bubbles effectivelydisrupt the surface friction between the hull and the water. With less friction, there is less drag and amore efficient hull. This also means that the boat needs less horsepower to move it through the waterand that translates into a direct cost benefit to the boat’s owner.

The Concept Works. Our tests of a number of brands over the last 15 years with stepped hulls has ledus to believe that the concept certainly works if properly executed. And to Regal’s credit, it doesn’t justsettle on a “one-and-done” version of its stepped design. Each model is individually engineered totweak the most benefit from the design. Simply go to the Regal showroom at its Orlando plant and it’seasy to see how the design changes from one model to the next.

With a relaxed hand the turns maxed out at a sedate 8-degrees of bank.

As for visibility, we found that at rest and until the boat's bow started to rise, we were looking directlyat the windshield header. At cruise the bow came up and so did the windshield frame, thus allowing usto look through the windshield. This is the trade-off between having a boat that looks sleek with aswept-back windshield and one that provides better visibility at rest. We recommend opting for the helmseat bolster ($155), which most people want in any case. It’s also refreshing to have the wind in theface once in a while.

Features Inspection

Bow

There is a growing trend among builders of this size boat to eliminate the bow anchor locker. It takes upvaluable space that is needed for seating, and that's what consumers seem to care about. Regal has asolution that is the best of both worlds -- which is to provide a locker under the forward seat for theanchor.

Both side seats were comfortable, allowing an average sized person to stretch out with no problem.The foot well is squared off to provide more room and 19” (48.3 cm) will help keep knees from bangingtogether in the foot well. Space between the side bolsters drops from 5’4” (1.6 m) at the rear to 20” (51cm) at the bow.

Storage is under the seatbacks leading into each of the consoles. There’s no storage under the bowseats due to USCG regulation that all powerboats 20' and under to remain afloat and level whencompletely swamped (full of water). That means added flotation needs to go under the bow seats, butRegal still managed to keep storage at the forefront with the console access.

Storage inside the consoles is accessed from the seatbacks of the bow lounges.

Helm

The helm is basic, as expected, but there’s still a look of class to it. For example, soft tones eliminateany concerns for glare or harsh reflections in the windshield reaching the operators eyes. Three black-

faced gauges are surrounded by stainless bezels and mounted front and center.

The 1900 ESX helm has several standard features that are sometimes options in competing boats.

Several standard items are present at the helm worth noting. First, there’s a digital depth indicator. Inour opinion, this is far and away the most important addition to any panel. The leather-wrappedsteering wheel is mounted to a tilt base. And a marine-grade Fusion 600 stereo is to the lower left, andan MP3 mount is behind the hinged face plate. Four speakers are standard, two more plus a subwoofercan be added.

Cockpit

One of the aspects of the ESX that distinguishes it from the regular 1900 is the companion seat. On the1900 it is a bucket seat. On the 1900 ESX it is a double-wide bench seat with a back that gives it utilityboth forward and facing aft. Even better, the seatback also slides fore and aft to be more ergonomicallycorrect for taller or shorter guests.

L-shaped seating in the cockpit meets forward with a convertible double-wide seat.

Just behind is a bench with hinged storage access. The rear bench cushion can be released with astrap and snap to expose a 25-quart (23.7 L) carry-on cooler. As for the rest of the cockpit, along withthe room provided by the tight engine installation we measured 6’11” (2.1 m) between side bolsters.Parents will love the safety of the 28” (71 cm) cockpit depth, and there’s 15” (38 cm) from the seats tothe caprail.

Naturally there’s an in-deck storage compartment and this one has matting to protect gear.

Walkthrough to Platform

Most builders focus on the sun pad being full beam, and there’s really no reason for it. People aren’t 8’(2.4 m) tall. Regal went with a reasonably sized sun pad at 5’3” (1.6 m) x 27” (68.6 cm) while stillkeeping access to the side with no need to remove cushions. There is no gate for the walkway to theswim platform, and we don't think there needs to be one because of the two steps up from the cockpitsole.

Instead of carrying the sun pad all the way across, Regal kept a dedicated walkthrough to the starboard side.

Two steps to the walkthrough and onto the platform make for an easy transition. The decking on ourtest boat was treated with the optional SeaDek synthetic non-skid ($380) and it was even enhancedwith a Regal logo. A synthetic teak SeaDek is also available. The platform measures 7’1” (2.2 m) x 26”(66 cm).

Optional SeaDek non-skid adds a measure of safety as well as a bit of class.

Price

The Regal 1900 ESX has a base price of $35,800 when powered with the Volvo Penta 200-hp V6.Opting up to the V6-225 will raise the price to $38,125. For those expecting to have a load of peopleaboard when towing, we'd recommend the larger engine. It will also help the boat move on the usedboat market when it comes time to trade up.

Options to Consider

Some of the optional items we would definitely add to our purchase order are the Bimini top ($870), thehelm seat bolster ($155), and depending on how she was going to be stored, either the bow andcockpit cover ($965) or the trailer/storage cover ($575).

There are some other options to consider, but these are certainly less essential. Firstly, there is thesports tower ($3,230). This is a fixed, forward leaning, tow arch fabricated from aluminum and powdercoated. It will provide an elevated tow-point for tubes or wakeboarders. Otherwise the standardtowpoint at the stern will suffice. It will also need its sunshades ($560). SeaDek rubberized matting forthe walkthrough and platform are important ($380). Regal makes them available in gray or simulatedteak. Cockpit carpet ($415) or Sea Grass matting ($610) would further add a touch of class.

Just below the sun pad are a pair of brake and turn indicator lights. They are standard and are rarely seen on boats in this

class. As these aren’t getting submerged it’s possible that they’ll end up being the only ones that work.

Observations

The goal was to provide an upscale entry-level boat with a bit of an edge to attract younger boaters tothe game. We think Regal succeeded with the 1900 ESX, and the owners will also be getting a sleekperformer with creative solutions regarding use of space.

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Test Result Highlights

Top speed for the Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) is 45.0 mph (72.4 kph), burning 14.5 gallons perhour (gph) or 54.88 liters per hour (lph).Best cruise for the Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) is 25.7 mph (41.4 kph), and the boat gets 3.6miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.53 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 115miles (185.07 kilometers).Tested power is 1 x 200-hp Volvo V6.

For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels go to our Test Results section.

Standard and Optional Equipment

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Standard and Optional Equipment

Systems

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CD Stereo

Exterior Features

Carpet: Cockpit

Outlet: 12-Volt Acc

Swim Platform

Tower: Watersports

Canvas

Bimini Top

Cockpit Cover

= Standard = Optional

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Warranty

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Warranty Information

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Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Price

Regal 1900 ESX (2015-) Price

Pricing Range $35,800.00

Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your localdealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boatmodel.

Test Results (Printer Friendly Page)Test Power: 1 x 200-hp Volvo V6

Range

RPM MPH KnotsTotalGPH

MPG NMPGStat.Mile

NM KM KPH LPH KPL dBA

600 3.0 2.6 0.7 4.3 3.7 135 117.4 217 4.80 2.65 1.83 63

1000 4.8 4.2 1.4 3.4 3.0 108 93.9 174 7.70 5.30 1.45 69

1500 6.4 5.6 2.2 3.0 2.6 94 81.5 151 10.30 8.33 1.28 75

2000 8.0 6.9 4.1 2.0 1.7 62 53.8 100 12.90 15.52 0.85 77

2500 10.2 8.8 6.7 1.5 1.3 48 41.8 77 16.40 25.36 0.64 85

3000 25.7 22.3 7.1 3.6 3.2 115 99.9 185 41.40 26.88 1.53 83

3500 33.0 28.7 9.3 3.5 3.1 112 97.2 180 53.10 35.20 1.49 87

4000 34.0 29.6 12.1 2.8 2.4 89 77.0 143 54.70 45.80 1.19 88

4500 44.3 38.5 14.4 3.1 2.7 97 84.6 156 71.30 54.51 1.32 91

4560 45.0 39.1 14.5 3.1 2.7 98 85.0 158 72.40 54.89 1.32 93

All fuel consumption numbers are the total for all engines in the boat. Speeds are measured withStalker ProSports radar gun or GPS. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan

digital fuel-flow meter or by on-board factory-installed diagnostic instruments. Range is based on90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter onA scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.

Performance Chart

Test ConditionsTest Power: 1 x 200-hp Volvo V6

Time To Plane 5.0 sec.

0 to 30 9.1 sec.

Test Power 1 x 200-hp Volvo V6

Transmission SX-A

Ratio 1.6:1

Props 14x19x4

Load 3 persons, full fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear

Climate 88 deg., 72 humid.; wind: 10-15 mph; seas: Lt chop

Elevation 12

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