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Text Size: A A AThe 35 Sport Coupe is the fourth in Regal's Sport Coupe line (the othersare the 53, 46 and 42), the 35 Sport Coupe has an angular profilereminiscent of the Riviera or Costa Brava, a single-level enclosed cockpitthat can be air-conditioned and heated, a sliding hardtop to let in the sunand salt breezes, a cabin with ample sleeping and seating spaces and acompact but well-equipped galley. We think the Regal 35 Sport Coupe willappeal to a boating couple or small family who combine lots of dayboatingwith the occasional weekend cruise.

Key Features

Volvo Penta Sterndrive Joystick available16,000 BTU air conditioningFusion 700i marine stereoHand-crafted wood cabinetry in galleyTwin skylightsSalon fold-out sleeperRefreshment centerTransom SunloungeCockpit convertible seatingConvertible hardtop

Specifications

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Specifications

Length Overall36' 10'' 11.23 m

Dry Weight12,900 lbs.5,851 kg

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Beam11' 4'' 3.4 m

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Draft35'' .9 m

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Draft Up N/A Person Capacity N/A

Draft Down N/A Fuel Capacity158 gal.598 L

Air Draft N/A Water Capacity50 gal.198 L

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Engine Options

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Engine options

Std. Power Not Available

Tested Power 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi

Opt. Power

2 x 300-hp Merc 350 MAG MPI2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta V8 3002 x 220-hp Volvo Penta D3 diesel2 x 380-hp Volvo Penta V8 380

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Captain's Report

We tested the Regal 35 Sport Coupe and found a top speed of 45.2 mph. At best cruise we were burning only 23 gph while

getting 1.3 mpg. Captain Steve is standing at the helm.

Captain Steve Says…

It’s not that I dislike Isinglass per se, it’s just that boats cost a lot of money and when the manufacturerall but requires that the captain look through plastic windows when driving an expensive boat… well, Ihave a problem with that. That’s why I’m such a big fan of the Sport Coupe design. The windows go allthe way up to the overhead and one's vision is clear and distortion-free. Of course with everything thereis a tradeoff, and with the Sport Coupe design the tradeoff has always been size. If one wanted a Sport

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Coupe, they had to pony up the funds for a larger boat… until now!

When lifting the aft sun pad, storage is revealed underneath this carries right through to the cockpit seating. Notice the

dedicated storage for the boathook. Everything that opens upward has gas-assist struts for support.

Notice the LED light strips that illuminate the engine compartment. One can also see the auto-discharge fire extinguisher

that is standard on all Regal boats.

Enter Regal’s Version

When I had my first look at the Regal 35 Sport Coupe I thought at first that it was just an expresscruiser with a lot more glass. But once I stepped onboard I realized that this was so much more thanthat. It’s probably the smallest of the Sport Coupe designs that I’ve seen and, being a big fan ofcoupes, I am happy to see a more affordable version. But not only that, there’s just so much “right”going on with this boat that is hard to decide where to begin. I know this is a lengthy report, but I have alot to say about this boat so kindly bear with me.

Multiple Entry Points

Let’s begin by stepping aboard the Regal 35 Sport Coupe. Entry points are one area where so manyget it wrong, but Regal seems to have gotten it right. The boater can step aboard from a floating dockby stepping onto the swim platform and then into the cockpit. Naturally, this won’t do from a stationarydock and in that case there are non-skid steps on the gunwales that allows access from the sides ofthe cockpit. And Regal did not forget overhead handholds to assist one in this endeavor. Once aboard,the space and amenities abound give a sense of size that belies this boat is actually 35’ (10.7 m) inlength.

Regal didn’t forget that handrails are essential for safety. There are more on the sides of the hardtop.

Stern Amenities

The swim platform is very large with pull the cleats in the aft quarters and a recessed boarding laddermounted in the middle. The hatch covering the re-boarding ladder has a handhold cut out in the middleto further assist one in climbing out of the water. Our test boat had the optional Flexiteek decking on theswim platform. Access to shore power and water lines are in a panel on the portside transom.

There’s a large sun pad residing on top of the engine access, and under the pad is storage that runsright into the cockpit.

Before we leave the swim platform area, it’s important to note that even with the hatch lifted to accessthe engines, the cockpit is still accessible.

Engine Compartment

Pushing a button at the helm or transom actuates the electric-lift hatch and allows access to the twinengines. I found plenty of room around both the Volvo Penta 300 horsepower 5.7L engines and evenenough room for the optional generator - which is enclosed in a soundproof shroud. A large automaticdischarge fire extinguishing system is standard and engine room lighting is provided by two LED stripsmounted to the top of the engine hatch.

Regal has realized that while having the hydraulic actuator arm fail is a rare occurrence, it can stillhappen. As such, they provide an access port that can be unscrewed to allow one to reach their handin to pull the pin off of the actuator thus allowing them to manually open the hatch. Little details.

Cockpit

Access to the cockpit is via an entryway on the starboard side. The aft end of the cockpit is taken up bybooth style seating, which turns this aft area into a very comfortable, conversational gathering spot.The aft seat has a seatback that flips forward by way of a release mechanism that will latch the seatback into multiple positions. The first position accommodates cockpit seating, the second expands thesun pad and turns it into a chaise lounge, the third position has the seatback lying flat for an even moreexpansive sun pad.

The aft section of the cockpit has this comfortable booth style seating. Notice the courtesy light under the AC return to

the right. Both seats have seatbacks that flip fore and aft.

Back into the cockpit, there’s a removable side mount pedestal table and a carry on cooler that has adedicated home in the portside bulkhead. I was happy to see that this cooler is not only nicely held inposition by mounts molded into the opening, but the boater can open and access the cooler withoutremoving it.

To starboard is an entertainment center/wet bar. Our test boat had a number of options at this location,most notably an electric grill, a cockpit refrigerator (that can be replaced with an ice maker), and aflatscreen TV that drops down from the overhead (which is a great use of space.

L-shaped seating to port is functional. The lounger has storage underneath and one can just make out the pull tab on the

seat back. Open it and storage for the pedestal table is revealed. Notice the chartbook holder just above.

Here’s a look at the storage under the lounger. Cargo netting keeps everything in place and notice the matting on the

flooring. Again, a gas assist strut.

And here’s the table storage.

Cafe Table

Moving forward is an L-shaped lounger to port with a second side mount pedestal table base to turn thearea into an impromptu snack area -- the table is cafe table size. The entire seat lifts up from the aftend revealing storage underneath. The storage is deep and roomy.

Storage for the pedestal base is here but I didn’t see the table. Upon closing the seat, and pulling theseatback forward, the storage for the table was revealed. I give high marks to Regal for creatingdedicated storage for the boat’s equipment that doesn’t interfere with the owner's storage areas.

The cockpit layout of the 35 Sport Coupe.

Flipping Seat Backs

The aft section of the L-shaped lounger also has a seatback that flips fore and aft. This will allow one toenjoy company at the forward end of the cockpit or the aft end. I’d like to see the seatback have a latch,in the same manner that the aft seat back latches. There is a natural tendency to lean against theseatback while standing behind the helm, doing this will allow the back to move aft causing the boaterto stumble.

The Helm

Moving over to the helm, the 35 Sport Coupe layout really became evident and pleasing. The layout isvery straightforward with a stereo remote over to the left, the two multifunction alarm gauges comenext, followed by the engine tachs integrated with EVC multifunction displays. Additional enginedisplays and a depth gauge are over to the starboard side of the panel.

Below the gauge cluster is a small recessed area with a padded base to lay items on. Off to port arethe controls for the standard remote control spotlight and below that is the optional Garmin GPS map5208 touch screen chartplotter. On the starboard bulkhead is a row of electrical switches, the mostnotable of which is a windlass permit switch that will prevent accidental releasing of the optional anchorwindlass.

These are the days the boater really appreciates looking through glass with a windshield wiper available. Notice the vent

for the AC/heat to the left of the wheel. Steps to the bow are finished with optional Flexiteek.

You Can Stand At The Helm!

I would stop short of saying that the helm seat is double wide, but perhaps over wide would be acorrect statement. It adjusts fore and aft and has a flip up bolster. I enjoyed the ability to not only sitbehind the helm, but stand without having to open up the electrically actuated sunroof. Even standing Istill had plenty of headroom underneath the hardtop.

On nice days when one wants their head in the breeze it’s no problem on the 35 Sport Coupe. Press aswitch at the helm and the 35 sq. ft. sunroof opens up, bringing in the outdoors. A flip-down step at thehelm will let the boater stand a little bit higher so that one's head is above the windscreen and enjoyingthe fresh air while underway. Raising the tilt wheel completes the picture.

Docking Ease

Our test boat was also equipped with the Volvo Penta Sterndrive Joystick. The joystick is located at theend of the helm’s armrest. Now one is able to sit and relax with their arm in a very comfortable positionwhile operating the joystick and bringing the boat into the dock with ease. Of course for backing into aslip one will want to stand and turn around, but the operation is still comfortable and easy.

Here is a perfectly mounted joystick, right at the end of the armrest. The red switch below is a “permit” switch for the

optional windlass to prevent an accident while underway.

Walk-Through

Accessing the bow is via a walk-through windshield. The steps to the walk-through are narrow but theydon’t need to be any more than they are. There are plenty of handholds which are needed andwelcome. And additional points are given to Regal for interlocking the upper and lower windshieldlatches, as the bottom one is never accessible.

At the bow the sun pad that converts to a chaise lounge takes center stage. There are stainless steelhandrails on both sides of the smoked windows that allow natural light into the cabin below. Theoptional windlass is concealed beneath one of two hatches and the compartment is large enough toeven accommodate fender storage. A second hatch allows for additional line storage as well asfenders.

The rails came up 20.5 inches. I was surprised to see that Regal managed to accommodate sidedecks. They were narrow side decks to be sure, but they were perfectly suited for their intendedpurpose of line handling. The toe rail of the sidedecks is raised slightly which does a surprisingly goodjob of keeping the boater from stepping off the edge.

Cabin Class

As impressed as I was with the upper deck layout of the 35 Sport Coupe, the cabin was equallyimpressive in its ingenuity but even more deceiving to those still trying to believe that this is a 37' (11.28m) boat. Access to the salon is via a center mounted companionway with a smoked glasscompanionway hatch and an integral screen.

The aft cabin made a very comfortable sitting area facing a flat screen TV. A single berth lies to the portside that conceals filler cushions underneath converting the entire area into a large queen-sized berth.

There are two loveseat-sized sofas facing each other in the aft cabin. There is a flat screen TV mounted to the port

bulkhead.

In the main salon an L-shaped wraparound sofa conceals a flip out berth that deploys and stows veryeasily. To port is the galley that is appointed much as one would see in any other boat of this size inclass, with two exceptions. First is the electric stove. It is recessed into the countertop, a feature I loveto see as it eliminates the need for sea rails. When the cover is removed and stowed in its position tothe side, it not only serves as a back splash, but activates the kill switch which is hidden in thecabinetry.

The electric stove is recessed into the countertop. In this image the pastry platter is placed onto of the stove's removable

cover. The amount of usable counterspace is greatly increased by using this cover when the stove is not in use.

The second exception is in the way the cabinet doors all latch closed. There are no push button latchesto lock the doors in the closed position. When the doors are pushed closed, they "positive latch"themselves into that closed position and only open with a good solid tug.

Just abaft the galley is a wet head that is adequately appointed much as would be found in any otherboat this size in class. This leads us to the forward berth.

Here is the settee with the berth folded out in “sleep” mode.

Berth Right

When first entering the main salon, part of what deceives one into not believing that this is actually a 35foot boat is the berth at the front of the salon. It is relatively small which creates the illusion that it is faraway. The L-shaped sofa wraps around in front of the berth giving a feeling of openness that goesalong with this deceptive impression of size.

This L section of the settee has a seatback that lifts to extent the length of the berth behind. A brilliant use of space.

Here one can see that the sette seatback converts the forward berth into a queen-sized bed.

Walking over to that forward berth allows one to see that it really is undersized and not just an opticalillusion. But is it turns out, Regal was not trying to pull a fast one. By activating a switch over the sofa

the forward seats back lifts up to add length to the forward berth and convert what was an undersizedberth in to an actual queen-sized bed!

The interior layout of the 35 Sport Coupe.

In my opinion, this is an absolutely brilliant design scheme that allows for an amazing amount of roomin a small boat while still allowing full accommodations for up to six people. Privacy may still be lacking,but that is a small tradeoff to the amount of room and sleeping comfort that this layout allows.

Performance and Handling

As comfortable as this boat was to be in and around it was even more of a joy to operate. With threepeople onboard, half fuel and test gear, we had a test weight of just over 14,600 lbs. (6622 kg.). Topspeed came in at 5000 rpm and 45.2 mph where we had a fuel burn of 46 gph while getting 0.98 mpgfor range of 149 miles. Pull back to a more economical cruise of 3500 rpm and we were running at 29.8mph with a 23 gph fuel burn. Now we were getting 1.3 mpg for range of 196 miles. Our time to planewas 5.9 seconds we reached 20 miles per hour in 8.1 seconds, 30 mph an 11.9 seconds, and 40 mphin 17.1 seconds.

As we’ve come to find with all Regal boats, the 35 Sport Coupe had very predictable handling anexcellent response to the helm controls. Hard turns showed a very mild 5 to 7-degree bank and sherides with a roughly 5 degree bow high attitude. When adding power the bow came up between 10 and12-degrees which offered no restriction in visibility.

Testing boats for a living it is easy to become a bit jaded when comparing features from one boat to thenext. But occasionally a standout comes along that really makes me take notice. Such is the case withthe Regal 35 Sport Coupe. It accommodates so many qualities that I’ve come to appreciate in boatsand manages to do it all in a relatively small size. It really is a boat that keeps making one scratch theirhead and continually ask “is this really 35 feet?”

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Test Result Highlights

Top speed for the Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) is 45.2 mph (72.7 kph), burning 46.0 gallonsper hour (gph) or 174.11 liters per hour (lph).Best cruise for the Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) is 29.8 mph (48 kph), and the boat gets1.30 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.55 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising rangeof 196 miles (315.43 kilometers).Tested power is 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi.

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

Standard and Optional Equipment

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Standard and Optional Equipment

Marine Electronics

GPS/Chart

Radar

VHF Radio

Systems

Air Cond./Heat

Battery Charger/Converter

CD Stereo

Head: Fixed

Shore Power

Trim Tabs

TV/DVD

Washdown: Fresh Water

Washdown: Raw Water

Water Heater

Windlass

Galley

Icemaker

Microwave

Refrigerator

Stove

Exterior Features

Carpet: Cockpit

Hardtop

Outlet: 12-Volt Acc

Swim Ladder

Swim Platform

Transom Shower

Wet bar

Canvas

Cockpit Cover

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Generator

Vacuum

= Standard = Optional

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Warranty

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Warranty Information

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Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Price

Regal 35 Sport Coupe (2014-) Price

Pricing Range $295,793.00

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: 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi

Range

RPM MPH KnotsTotalGPH

MPG NMPGStat.Mile

NM KM KPH LPH KPL dBA

600 3.8 3.3 1.8 2.1 1.8 315 274 507 6.10 6.81 0.88 70

1000 5.9 5.1 2.9 2.0 1.8 308 267 496 9.50 10.98 0.86 73

1500 8.0 7.0 5.1 1.6 1.4 237 206 381 12.90 19.31 0.67 71

2000 9.7 8.4 8.9 1.1 0.9 164 143 264 15.60 33.69 0.46 77

2500 11.9 10.3 16.0 0.7 0.7 112 98 180 19.20 60.57 0.31 92

3000 22.2 19.3 18.3 1.2 1.1 183 159 295 35.70 69.27 0.51 85

3500 29.8 25.9 23.0 1.3 1.1 196 170 315 48.00 87.06 0.55 86

4000 35.2 30.6 31.0 1.1 1.0 172 149 277 56.60 117.35 0.48 85

4500 40.3 35.0 40.0 1.0 0.9 152 132 245 64.90 151.42 0.43 86

5000 45.2 39.3 46.0 1.0 0.9 149 129 240 72.70 174.13 0.42 88

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 Floscandigital 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: 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi

Time To Plane 5.9 sec.

0 to 30 11.9 sec.

Test Power 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi

Transmission N/A

Ratio N/A

Props N/A

Load 3 persons, 1/2, no water, 20 lbs. of gear

Climate 90 deg.; 85% humidity; wind: 5 mph; seas; light chop

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