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179 · 01-19-2008, 10:14 AM

MTC- I would lean towards the Regulator. A 97 hull should not be an issue at all. I have seen some 90s models that look new. As stated above I think you would be hard pressed to find any other mono hull boat that will perform as well in inshore / offshore conditions. I have a 23' Classic and I will tell you I have never been in another 21-24' boat that rides like she does. The downsides are the Regulators are very heavy hulls and will use some fuel and the 24 degrees of deadrise will also make the boat a bit tipsy while drift fishing. Fit and finish wise my 2002 model could pass as new when I clean it up.

01-19-2008, 10:14 AM	#10
179 Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Outer Banks NC, Charlestown RI Posts: 1,053	MTC- I would lean towards the Regulator. A 97 hull should not be an issue at all. I have seen some 90s models that look new. As stated above I think you would be hard pressed to find any other mono hull boat that will perform as well in inshore / offshore conditions. I have a 23' Classic and I will tell you I have never been in another 21-24' boat that rides like she does. The downsides are the Regulators are very heavy hulls and will use some fuel and the 24 degrees of deadrise will also make the boat a bit tipsy while drift fishing. Fit and finish wise my 2002 model could pass as new when I clean it up.