Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) (w/ 1 x 300-hp Volvo Penta GiC DP)

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Text Size: A A ARegal Boats has taken its FasTrac hull design and combined it with an all-new deckboat cockpit layout to provide the best of both worlds. On arecent test we found the 24 FasDeck to be just as roomy as it was sportyto handle. With an innovative aft sun lounge and arena seating this boatcan handle crowds aboard and water sports with ease. We recently testedthe RX version which includes the Power Tower and sport hull sidegraphics.

Key Features

FasTrac hull designPower TowerFusion marine stereoUltra lounge - 6 position sunpadArena seatingBow seatingHand-stitched dashSwim platformGas-assisted rams on storage compartmentsPremium interiorPrivate head compartmentLimited lifetime hull warrantyRTM fiberglass hatches

Specifications

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Specifications

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1900 (2014-)

1900 ESX (2015-)

2000 ESX (2015-)

2100 RX (2015-)

22 FasDeck ESX(2016-)

2250 (2014-)

2300 (2014-)

2300 RX Surf(2016-)

24 FasDeck RX(2014-)

2500 (2014-)

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2800 (2015-)

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Length Overall 24' 3''7.3 m

Dry Weight 4,580 lbs.2,077 kg

Beam8' 6''2.5 m

Tested Weight5,142 lbs. 2,332 kg

Draft34''

0.9 mWeight Capacity N/A

Draft Up N/A Person Capacity N/A

Draft Down N/A Fuel Capacity56 gal.212 L

Air Draft N/A Water Capacity11 gal.42 L

(optional)

Deadrise/Transom 20 deg. Length on Trailer N/A

Max Headroom open Height on Trailer N/A

Bridge Clearance7'

2.1 m (top-up)

Trailer Weight N/A

Total Package Weight(Trailer,Boat & Engine)

N/A

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Engine Options

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Engine options

Std. Power Not Available

Tested Power 1 x 300-hp Volvo Penta GiC DP

Opt. Power Various Volvo Penta and MerCruiser up to 300-hp

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Captain's Report

By Captain Steve

Mission Statement

Regal Boats went on a mission to completely redesign what a deckboat should be. By taking theirproven FasTrac sportboat hull and mating it with an innovative deckboat layout, the design team atRegal has come up with a one-two combination that is bound to give the competitive deckboat marketa shot of adrenaline. The new boat comes in two versions, the 24 FasDeck and the 24 FasDeck RXwith additional standard watersports features.

30 Express (2016-)

32 Express (2014-)

3200 (2016-)

35 Sport Coupe(2014-)

38 Express (2011-)

42 Sport Coupe(2014-)

46 Sport Coupe(2014-)

53 Sport Coupe(2014-)

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2000 Bowrider(2007-)

2100 RX (2009-)

2700 Bowrider

The standard Power Tower really adds to the looks of the 24 FasDeck RX. Notice the notch for the stepped FasTrac hull.

Distinguishing Features

There are several distinguishing features that separate this 24 FasDeck from the crowd:

• Innovative Aft Sun Pad. The aft sun pad can accommodate up to six different positions in order toenjoy reclining, lounging and cruising either facing forward or aft.

• Gas Assist Struts on All Storage Hatches. This makes for easy opening and no need to hold thehatch open while loading up the compartment.

• Massive Head Compartment. Not only is the head area huge but it's finished to perfection. Probablyone of the nicest heads I've seen in class.

• Fusion Marine Stereo. Rather than follow much of the industry and just drop in an automotive stereointo the boat, Regal went with a Fusion stereo built specifically for the marine industry.

• Higher Freeboard. One of the weak points of many deckboats has been their low freeboard whichcan make them wet in choppy, windy conditions. Regal solves that problem with a high freeboard thathas been carefully camouflaged with graphics and color to look lower than it really is.

The RX version also includes the hull side sport graphics.

Performance and Handling

Long experience testing Regal boats has shown that their patented FasTrac hulls handle well, and this24 FasDeck RX is no exception. Her stepped hull offers quick acceleration with a nominal 16-degreebow rise which causes no loss of visibility to the horizon. Regardless of how aggressive I got in theturns, the 24 FasDeck hung on as if she were on rails with no sign of annoying chine walk at the top ofthe roll. When operating at flat-out speed I did notice just a little bit of chine walk.

With an empty weight of 4,580 lbs. (2,077 kg), three quarters fuel, two people and test gear we had atest weight of 5,142 lbs. (2332.4 kg). Powered by a 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi we reached a top speedat 5000 rpm of 48 mph. At that speed we were burning just over 24 gph for range of 75 miles. Bestcruise was found at 3000 rpm and 24.3 mph. At that speed I measured a fuel burn of 8.55 gph for arange of 107 miles.

We reached planing speed in 2.8 seconds, 20 mph came and went in 4.9 seconds, and we continuedaccelerating through 30 mph in 7.4 seconds.

That is a very big pond, indeed, that the Regal 24 FasDeck is playing in. That is why she has a freeboard slightly higher

than in many other deckboats which were designed for small mid-western lakes.

Features Inspection

Let's start our look at this innovative boat as we step aboard from the swim platform. The walkthroughentryway is over to the starboard side so the helm allows the captain a clear view of the swim ladder. Inthe center of the transom is a mount for the optional pedestal table ($538), significantly adding to thefunctionality of this aft space.

A Flexiteek swim platform deck is standard on the RX version and offered as an option ($1,000) on thenon-RX. Tucked neatly into the transom are trailering brake lights. By plugging a patch cable in fromthe tow vehicle to the bow of the 24 FasDeck, these brake lights will be activated at the same time asthe trailer brake lights, adding to trailering safety. This is a terrific feature and Regal is the only builder Iknow of who does this.

The RX version includes the Flexiteek deck on the swim platform. Notice the red trailer brake lights just under the sun pad

storage.

The Ultra Lounge

This is a very cool feature that adds a lot of versatility to the 24 FasDeck. It can pretty much be thought

of as a sun pad on steroids. Either lie flat, recline in chaise lounge position, sit facing forward, aft, blendin with the wraparound seating and pretty much simply adapt it to the heart's content. What I think isthe most notable feature is that the sun lounge can now be used even while the boat is underway as ithas that forward facing functionality. Naturally there's storage underneath.

In the "normal" position, there is a sun pad and regular cockpit seating.

The seat to the port side of the ultra lounge also conceals deep storage. This can hold wakeboards, fenders, and tow toys.

Here is the ultra lounge set-up for forward facing reclining. In this position, one can lounge even when the 24 FasDeck is

underway.

Cockpit

The wraparound arena seating is really what makes this cockpit so functional. It allows a large numberof people to enjoy the boat while still maintaining an intimate conversational atmosphere. There'sdedicated storage for a trash receptacle and a 25 quart (23.7 L) cooler. Our test boat was fitted with theoptional refreshment center ($923) just abaft the helm, which is plumbed to the 11 gallon (42 L) watertank, along with the optional transom shower ($508).

Regal accommodates three standard interior color packages, all featuring the soft touch vinyl, diamond

stitched side panels, and french stitched seams. I would give serious consideration to the optionalcockpit carpet ($423).

Under the port side seat is storage for a carry-on cooler and a dedicated space for a trash receptacle. Notice the pedestal

table base.

The aft facing lounger is great for observing the end of the towline, or watching the wake shrinking in the distance, but I

found facing the operator to be a bit awkward due to the width of the seat.

The refreshment center is not only a convenient place to wash up for lunch, but with the sink covered it is a handy place

for fixing sandwiches.

Engine Compartment

The aft seat lifts with the aid of two gas assist struts for effortless access to the engine compartment. Ifound the installation to be more than adequate for extended maintenance and certainly daily enginechecks are a nonevent. I’m happy to see that an automatic fire suppression system was installed, as itis on nearly all Regal boats, as standard. All wiring harnesses use weather resistant Deutsch

connectors.

Helm

Regal does a nice job with their hand–stitched dash. We've seen time and again where a company willwrap a sun shroud in vinyl and call it hand stitched, but in this instance it truly is a soft feeling dashshroud. The panel is aluminum which provides a nice contrast to the vinyl and fiberglass console. In myoperations, the one gauge that gets the lion's share of my attention is always the depth gauge, and onthe 24 FasDeck it's supplied as standard equipment.

Notice the carbon fiber finish of the panel and the comfortable leather wrapped wheel. The Fusion stereo is purpose-built

for the marine environment.

Stereo. It's hard not to appreciate the Fusion Marine stereo. How often have we all seen anautomotive-type Sony stereo plopped into a panel on a boat? While I always see the boats fresh fromthe factory, the longevity of these installations always comes into question. In this instance, the stereois waterproof with an internal iPod docking station that keeps the handheld device dry as well as fullycharged. The unit is also connected to six marine-grade speakers as part of the standard package.

As if that weren't enough Regal also offers a high-performance stereo package on the non-RX version($977) that includes an amplifier, subwoofer, transom remote, and two additional speakers. With boththe regular and RX models, a Sirius satellite tuner is also available ($246).

RegalVue and Watersports

The coolest option on this helm is undoubtedly Regal's proprietary RegalVue display. It's a touchdisplay screen that provides a wealth of information at a glance and it's highly customizable to suitone's own needs. When coupled with Volvo Penta installations, one can also have a programmablecruise control and any number of operational profiles can be dialed in and named according to theperson at the end of the towline.

It's a very cool system and we've seen variations of this on other brands, but Regal takes it one betterby adding a diagnostic page that will allow the boater to diagnose fault codes and receive directions onfixes. While one won't be seeing labor-intense instruction such as "replace timing chain" one will see"inspect water strainer" as well as other more user-friendly guidelines. In my opinion, the display is notonly very cool, but very intuitive and user-friendly and most will need no instruction on its use.

High-tech Stuff. The RegalVue is offered as an option in three different versions. A Volvo version for$1,885, a Merc version for $2,500, and a Volvo-only cruise control version for $2,915. If the boaterplans on using the 24 FasDeck as just a playing-around family fun dayboat, then I would categorize theRegalVue in the "nice to have" category. But if one is into watersports, and plan on doing a lot of towingthen I would relegate it into the "must have" category. As an economic compromise, Regal also offersthe Perfect Pass cruise control for $1,731.

And certainly if one falls into that latter watersports category, they'll want to give serious considerationto the PowerTower ($4,900). It's a very cool, and very strong, wakeboard tower that retracts at the pushof a button so that the 24 FasDeck will still fit into a garage or boathouse. The tower also has available

options such as swivel board racks ($1,154), and tower speakers to replace the transom speakers($1,377). Of course all of this is standard on the RX version.

At the top of the PowerTower is a combination tow point and all-around navigation light.

A Head of its Time

While this head may not be exciting enough to make someone want to drink a six-pack of soda beforegetting onboard, it is by far the nicest that I've seen in any boat in class. Regal really went all-out withcherry cabinets, a Corian counter, sink, and raised edges to the counter. There's a surprising amount ofstorage in the cabinetry, so beyond a couple of rolls of TP, I suppose a library of magazines could beadded, if it's desired. A chemical head is standard and pump out fittings are offered for $177. The entirehead compartment is lockable so go ahead and toss in tote bags full of incidentals while making theway to the dockside restaurant.

Beautiful cherry veneer cabinetry and a convenient sink for washing up highlight the upscale head in this deckboat.

Bow

As we make our way to the bow, the walkthrough windshield is held open by a magnetic catch, whichmeans that it can be opened and closed on the fly and with one hand. For all that Regal offers asstandard features, I was surprised to see that lower walkthrough doors were not on the standard list,but they are offered as an option ($362) and I would highly recommend them to anyone who might findthemselves operating on chilly mornings. While the windshield frames are certainly beefy in their ownright, these are also supported by heavy duty stainless steel supports that easily held my weight.

Regal made the windshield frame nice and thick because they know the boater is going to be hanging onto it, especially

when getting in and out of the helm seat. Our test boat had the optional cockpit carpet ($423).

The bow area is not only roomy but quite comfortable with flip-up armrests and generous padding under the seats. Bow

filler cushions are optional ($346).

The bow area itself is nothing short of massive, as one would expect in any deckboat. To the starboardside the generous storage begins under the helm console and continues all the way to the forward endof the starboard seat with no bulkheads interrupting the space. Thanks to this storage area, the boaternot only can fill the sole storage with boards but this compartment as well. To the port side, the storageis only under the seat as the head occupies the console space. Both seat cushions are hinged from theback and open with the aid of gas struts.

The layout of the 24 FasDeck RX.

When sitting in the lounge position both the port and starboard seats have flip-up armrests, and whilethis is a wonderful feature for both comfort and security, I would rather see the flip-down armrests thatare offered on some of the other Regal models as they can be deployed and retracted with one hand.

The seat position fully forward has a backrest and I find this to be an equally comfortable position for anobserver watching the end of the towline as it puts them in direct line of sight with the operator. The

seat cushion removes to reveal a nonskid step that will then take one to the nonskid foredeck. A hatchon the foredeck covers the self draining anchor locker, and a bow reboarding ladder is standard.

Pricing and Options

The Regal 24 FasDeck RX has a base price of $79,957 when equipped with the catalyzed 300-hpVolvo Penta V8-300 with Duoprop outdrive. There are six other engine options. Aside from some of theoptions mentioned previously, I would consider docking lights ($231). Since my boating usually has meanchored out into the wee hours of the night I would definitely opt for the underwater LED light bars($654).

Observations

The 24 FasDeck models are clearly boats built by boaters for boaters. Not only does everythingonboard just fit ergonomically but she's equally comfortable to operate. Obviously Regal's designerstook a look at everything on the market before designing this deckboat. Clearly, their aim was to do thecompetition one better in each critical area. It is for that reason that if one is in the market for adeckboat they should see the Regal 24 FasDeck.

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Test Result Highlights

Top speed for the Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) is 48.0 mph (77.2 kph), burning 24.05gallons per hour (gph) or 91.03 liters per hour (lph).Best cruise for the Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) is 24.3 mph (39.1 kph), and the boat gets2.84 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.21 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising rangeof 107 miles (172.2 kilometers).Tested power is 1 x 300-hp Volvo Penta GiC DP.

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

Standard and Optional Equipment

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Standard and Optional Equipment

Systems

Head: Portable

Power Steering

TV/DVD

Washdown: Raw Water

Exterior Features

Carpet: Cockpit

Outlet: 12-Volt Acc

Swim Ladder

Swim Platform

Tower: Watersports

Transom Shower

Wet bar

Canvas

Bimini Top

Cockpit Cover

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Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Warranty

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Warranty Information

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Hull Warranty

Years Limited lifetime

Certifications

NMMA Certification Yes

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Price

Regal 24 FasDeck RX (2014-) Price

Pricing Range $79,957.00

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 300-hp Volvo Penta GiC DP

Range

RPM MPH KnotsTotalGPH

MPG NMPGStat.Mile

NM KM KPH LPH KPL dBA

650 3.6 3.1 1.3 2.8 2.5 107 93 172 5.80 4.73 1.21 68

1000 5.5 4.8 1.8 3.1 2.7 119 103 192 8.90 6.62 1.33 68

1500 7.4 6.4 2.9 2.5 2.2 96 83 154 11.90 10.98 1.08 71

2000 9.2 8.0 5.1 1.8 1.6 68 60 109 14.80 19.12 0.77 78

2500 16.4 14.2 6.7 2.4 2.1 92 80 148 26.40 25.36 1.04 82

3000 24.3 21.1 8.6 2.8 2.5 107 93 172 39.10 32.37 1.21 81

3500 30.7 26.7 11.2 2.7 2.4 104 90 167 49.40 42.40 1.16 82

4000 36.3 31.6 14.4 2.5 2.2 96 83 154 58.40 54.32 1.08 86

4500 41.3 35.9 17.9 2.3 2.0 87 76 140 66.50 67.57 0.98 89

5000 48.0 41.7 24.1 2.0 1.7 75 66 121 77.20 91.04 0.85 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 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: 1 x 300-hp Volvo Penta GiC DP

Time To Plane 2.8 sec.

0 to 30 7.4 sec.

Test Power 1 x 300-hp Volvo Penta GiC DP

Transmission N/A

Ratio N/A

Props N/A

Load 2 persons, 9/10 fuel, no water, min. 50 lbs. of gear

Climate 75 deg., 72% humid., wind: 0 mph; seas: calm

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