{"id":5423,"date":"2025-02-27T10:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5423"},"modified":"2025-02-27T10:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:02:34","slug":"boat-test-2025-regal-43-sav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5423","title":{"rendered":"Boat Test: 2025 Regal 43 SAV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Boat Test: 2025 Regal 43 SAV<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/W_3HIBi8w_4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"regalVisit\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regalboats.com\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit Regal<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"regalBuild\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regalboats.com\/design-your-regal\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Build Your Regal<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"regalDealer\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regalboats.com\/find-your-dealer\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find a Regal Dealer<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV cruising comfortably\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-1.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The 43 SAV is built to deliver a comfortable ride.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Tom King<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p>With its ability to cruise, fish, dive, entertain and even overnight, it\u2019s tempting to dub Regal\u2019s 43 SAV the proverbial \u201cjack of all trades,\u201d but that would imply it\u2019s also a master of none. On the contrary, I found this Sport-Activity Vessel one of the most well-thought-out, well-executed boats I\u2019ve tested to date. From the intuitive flow of its layout to an abundance of features and design, Regal seems to have thought of nearly everything\u2014and for everyone who comes aboard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV bow seating\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-2.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Bow seating is plush and spacious.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior and Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>Peruse the 43 from stern to bow, and the boat reveals itself in five distinct zones, each of which suits a specific task or desire. Start at the stern, and the immediate impression is of the ultimate sandbar boat. Large terrace doors to both port and starboard lower to add nearly 50 square feet to the aft cockpit, creating an airy platform at the water\u2019s edge. Twin settees face each other forward and aft. Pull a cold one from ice boxes on either side of the former; one smartly doubles as an ice maker. A 43-inch flat-screen TV pivots out from underneath the hardtop. Watch the kids run and jump off the open wings, or take a stroll along an unencumbered swim platform to access the boarding ladder. It opens outboard, away from the boat\u2019s trio of outboards. In a rarely seen yet practical nod, there\u2019s even an adjacent storage locker for a stern anchor, keeping a Danforth readily at hand when setting up off the beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-3-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV helm\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-3.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">A pair of 22-inch Garmin touchscreen displays dominate the dash.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>When it\u2019s time for fishing, terrace doors pivot inward to complete its deep and secure aft cockpit. Each features a large dive door to access the dock or to pull in that big tuna. Two pressurized 30-gallon livewells await at the transom station. Twin 60-gallon fish boxes are beneath the floor to port and starboard. Rod holders are found across the transom as well as in gunwales, rocket launchers at each corner of the hardtop, and a polished wood rigging table that can be optioned adjacent to the forward settee. Outriggers can also be added for those seeking to troll.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-4-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV second screen\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-4.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">GarmRests are built into helm armrests and keep controls and monitoring a fingertip away.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Step deeper under the protection of the hardtop to\u2014<em>voil\u00e0!<\/em>\u2014a summer kitchen. Prep fillets on the cutting board over its deep sink, toss onto the pair of electric grills immediately adjacent, and the freshest-ever catch of the day is on its way to being plated. Twin \u00adpullout drawer refrigerators offer an abundance of cold storage below. In between, a trio of drawers stash the necessary extras. Overhead, a 16-inch Garmin display is flanked by a pair of wireless phone-charging cradles and speakers. Plush helm seats forward complete the \u00adpicture, pivoting 180 degrees to provide comfortable seating while watching some mahi sizzle, catching up with the latest college game day, or keeping an eye on the trolling\u00a0spread.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-5-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV entertainment pod\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-5.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Two pressurized 30-gallon livewells await at the transom station.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-7-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV cockpit wings\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-7.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Large terrace doors to both port and starboard lower to add nearly 50 square feet to the aft cockpit.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Turning to the helm, a pair of 22-inch \u00adGarmin touchscreen displays dominate the dash, each sporting a custom Regal interface with common task bar. A great example of how these screens could be configured was showcased during our test at day\u2019s end\u2014the eclectic onscreen mix including everything from navigation chart, engine data, and vessel controls to hullside camera and live college football game, courtesy of the optional KVH satellite dome on the roof. That same data can also be seen on the large aft screen, overhead monitor in the summer kitchen, and on Regal\u2019s unique GarmRests\u2014Garmin screens built into helm armrests that keep controls and \u00admonitoring a fingertip away.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-6-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV grill\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-6.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">A summer kitchen makes meal prep easy.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Access the cabin via an electric door to the left of the helm. Highlights below include more than 6 feet of headroom and an abundance of natural light, courtesy of a large portside glass window forward and twin rectangular windows midcabin. Forward couches convert to a queen-size berth. Aft, two twin innerspring mattresses morph into a king with the use of a headboard filler cushion in the full-beam stateroom. The elegant head compartment adds a full-size toilet, glass sink bowl, and clear shower partition. Back topside, access the bow via a portside walk-through. Lounges wrap the perimeter, offering space for up to eight passengers. Pop in the pedestal table for food and drinks. Lower it, add a filler cushion, and turn the entire space into a\u00a0sun\u00a0pad.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV cabin\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-9-scaled.jpg 1708w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Forward couches convert to a queen-size berth.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engines<\/h2>\n<p>Regal\u2019s deep-V OceanTrac 2 hull delivered a smooth, confident ride in the 2- to 3-foot seas we encountered on our test day. Credit not only design, but also construction. Hull and stringers are vacuum-infused together. Carbon fiber is added to key areas for additional strength. As to performance, our test boat neared 53 mph with its trio of 450 hp \u00adYamaha XTO V-8s. Optional power \u00adconfigurations extend as high as 1,800 hp.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV head\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-10-scaled.jpg 1707w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The elegant head compartment adds a full-size toilet, glass sink bowl, and clear shower partition.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-11-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV sleeping quarters\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-11-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-11.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Aft, two twin innerspring mattresses morph into a king with the use of a headboard filler cushion in the full-beam stateroom.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Regal Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>An interesting competitor is found in Scout\u2019s 42-foot-4-inch 42 LXF ($1,341,804 with quad Mercury 350 Verados). A more \u00adtraditional center-console, it offers similar multiuse versatility, with its own summer kitchen, single-berth cabin with well-appointed head and shower, and impressive array of tech. If you\u2019re looking to rock the sandbar, however, its singular portside \u201cbeach platform\u201d is more like a small dock. Lower the \u00adRegal\u2019s massive twin terrace doors, and you\u2019ve got your own floating island.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-regal-lx36-bbg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regal LX36<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-12-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV aft cockpit\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-12-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-12.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Twin settees face each other forward and aft.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Tom King<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Tested<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Engines: <\/strong>Triple Yamaha 450 XTO Offshore V-8<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive\/Prop: <\/strong>Outboard\/Yamaha XTO OS 16 <sup>5<\/sup>\/<sub>8<\/sub>\u201d x 19\u2033 3-blade stainless steel<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Gear Ratio:<\/strong> 1.79:1 <strong>Fuel Load: <\/strong>283 gal. <strong>Crew Weight: <\/strong>1,170 lb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Seakeeper 4 produces stability at rest, even in rough seas.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Optional Regal LivePower automatically switches power sources and keeps charge.<\/li>\n<li>Regal offers terrace doors port and starboard. These fold out to increase cockpit size and grant great vibe and water access.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Anchor locker offers access to windlass and freshwater sprayer close at hand, but access to anchor rode can be challenging.<\/li>\n<li>Deep transom lazarette might prove difficult to access if you\u2019re not agile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and Specs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$1,541,240 (well-equipped; with test power)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>LOA:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>44\u20191\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beam:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>13\u20192\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Draft (max):<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2\u20199\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Displacement:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>28,000 lb.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Transom Deadrise:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>18 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bridge Clearance:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10\u20197\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Cabin Headroom:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6\u20196\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fuel Capacity:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>498 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Horsepower:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available Power:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Twin or triple Mercury outboards to 1,800 hp; triple Yamaha outboards to 1,350 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed, Efficiency, Operation<\/h2>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-specs.jpg?resize=800%2C433&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Regal 43 SAV performance data\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-specs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-specs-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BTG0325-Regal-43-specs-768x415.jpg 768w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Regal 43 SAV Certified Test Results<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Boating Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\" id=\"regalContact\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regalboats.com\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact Regal<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Regal Boats<\/strong> \u2013 Orlando, Florida; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regalboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11269\">regalboats.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-regal-43-sav-boat-test\/\">Boat Test: 2025 Regal 43 SAV<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Jeff Hemmel<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-regal-43-sav-boat-test\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boat Test: 2025 Regal 43 SAV Visit Regal Build Your Regal Find a Regal Dealer The 43 SAV is built to deliver a comfortable ride. Tom King Overview With its ability to cruise, fish, dive, entertain and even overnight, it\u2019s tempting to dub Regal\u2019s 43 SAV the proverbial \u201cjack of all trades,\u201d but that would [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1511,2560,2872,1512,126,148,2633,352,161],"tags":[127],"class_list":["post-5423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-1511","category-40-50ft","category-april-2025","category-boat-tests","category-boatingmag","category-boats","category-cruising-boats","category-outboards","category-regal","tag-boatingmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5423"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5423"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5423\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}