5260 First Look

Hi Pascal,

Some folks have been picking apart the new 5260 the entire post, while others here are true Regal owners and love the boats we own. I can understand why some of us might get a little touchy about all the comments that have been made. I do understand your point about what you and a few others consider about the water tank being too small, but others are also entitled to their opinion and have voiced it back as well.

You might feel somewhat defensive if we started picking apart the new Hatteras's - so, think about that okay?

btw, I'm the oldest of 5 kids, and even at home, we took what was considered to be a "Military Shower" meaning, we got wet, turned off the water to wash-up, then back on only long enough to rinse off. Things have changed over the years, but I see nothing wrong with this in order to conserve water while on a personal pleasure craft. That's my opinion... and gee, I actually don't think I would know what to do with a 100 gallon water tank... :)
 
If I had 125 gallons of water, I believe I would plant a garden on the foredeck....maybe some tomatoes, peas...perhaps some corn. Definitely a putting green!
 
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If I had 125 gallons of water, I believe I would plant a garden on the foredeck....maybe some tomatoes, peas...perhaps some corn. Definitely a putting green!

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LOL, That's pretty good Ken..

RamSport you crack me up.. Pier 14 rules!!! You're OK for a Carver guy!! :)
 
joe, go ahead... pick at any boat you want... including hatteras, they are not perfect ! they have a new small MY in the works, 56 i think, to be unveiled at the FTL show, or maybe miami, you cna bet i'll be the first in line to pick at it... no boat is perfect, mine certainly is not.

interesing topic... i took a quick look at YW, it seems that a number of 50ish boats have under 200gal water capacity, especially expresses. I still dont' like it... but i guess regal isnt' the only builder doing it that way...
 
Hi Pascal,

Thanks for doing the research.. I tend to agree with your post. For those of us who prefer the Express style yachts, it appears a large fresh water holding tank is not a priority. I could understand a flybridge boat owner possibly wanting a larger fresh water tank... different style boats for different folks.. If they were all the same, it would be pretty boring.
 
520 Cruiser, 52 Sundancer have a 150gallon tank. Here a Carver 56SE:

LOA (w/platform) 59'8" / 18.2 m
Beam 15'4" / 4.7 m
Draft 57" / 1.45 m
Holding Tank 100 US gallons / 379 liters
Bridge Clearance w/arch 19' / 5.8 m
Weight (w/fuel & water) 52,500 lbs. / 23814 kg
Water System 200 US gallons / 757 liters
Fuel System 800 US gallons / 3028 liters (Diesel Twin Inboards)
Cabin Headroom 7' / 2.1 m
Sleeps 6 (8 optional)

and that is a 60 footer sleeping 8 and has a bathtub, hmmmmmm.

Here the new Tiara 58

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Builder/Designer

Builder: Tiara

Dimensions

LOA: 58' Beam: 15'10" Displacement: 40,500
Draft: 3'4" Bridge Clearance: 13'7"

Engines

Engine(s): 3 Volvo IPS Engine(s) HP: 435 Engine Model: IPS 600
Cruising Speed: 30 knots est

Tankage

Fuel: 700 Water: 200 Holding: 80

again almost 60 feet.

125 gallons is probably at the bottom end, but again a water maker is offered.
 
Then again, when I think Tiara, I think Mega $$$

LOL

They are very nice boats.. interesting comparisons..
 
Truth be told, people will make the best of the water available. Not everyone wants a 1970 53 Hatteras to bob around on out on the water with lots of fresh water holding capacity. 125 is plenty for most people for a weekend, which is how the boat will be used...it's an Express Cruiser, NOT a Motor Yacht
 
Thanks for posting the sneak peak photos. Regal did an awesome job on the interior and cockpit. I am not real crazy about the exterior. Something about the cockpit and the "lines" of the boat that look weird. I like the exterior of the Fairline and Sunseeker better.
 
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Thanks for posting the sneak peak photos. Regal did an awesome job on the interior and cockpit. I am not real crazy about the exterior. Something about the cockpit and the "lines" of the boat that look weird. I like the exterior of the Fairline and Sunseeker better.

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We liked the Sunseeker line too, just not the price. There was a new one about 65ft. delivered to our marina for a guy a few weeks ago. Very nice boat, very large price tag...<g>.
 
The Sunseekers are a beauty as are the Fairlines. With the dollar value as crappy as it is, it doesn't leave US people with very viable options for European boats.

I would be curious to know how the weak dollar is probably driving Regal's yacht purchases. If I lived in Europe, I would buy a 4460 and ship it back overseas.

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Originally posted by jmcminn

Thanks for posting the sneak peak photos. Regal did an awesome job on the interior and cockpit. I am not real crazy about the exterior. Something about the cockpit and the "lines" of the boat that look weird. I like the exterior of the Fairline and Sunseeker better.

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We liked the Sunseeker line too, just not the price. There was a new one about 65ft. delivered to our marina for a guy a few weeks ago. Very nice boat, very large price tag...<g>.

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"If I lived in Europe, I would buy a 4460 and ship it back overseas"...

Don't forget to ask them to put a 230V / 50hz AC system in that case....and what could be the cost of an overseas transport for a single boat? Add also importation taxes and VAT(in France 19.6 %)... I find your 3860 very "attractive", but I would have to transform all the AC system to use it here in France, plus the taxes...:(
 
Yeah, I am sure there are serious logistics to be considered. But where there is money to be made, I am sure someone will figure it out.

Perhaps some of the Irish boaters on the forum can enlight us to the pains of operating a Regal in Europe. I know there are a few. Are there any Regal dealers in Europe?

Jason
 
Yes Jason, there are Regal dealers in Europe, almost in every state. You can find them on the Regal site. Some are more "active" and efficient than others. For what I read here and on the old forum, that's more or less the same in the States and Canada.

The problem here in France is the language I think...People here are known for their bad foreign language skill ;) .

But we can see here more Sea Ray, Glastron, Four Winns, Cobalt, Maxum, than Regal boats... Maybe the price, maybe the dealers, I don't know. Regal has to made some effort in Europe concerning the choice of their dealers.

For instance , tomorrow is the first day of the well known Cannes Boating Show (well, at least in Europe).

There is only ONE Regal shown there...and it's a 3560, not made anymore by Regal!! (search for 'sea different')
 
Joel,
The 3560 is a relatively new model, still manufactured by Regal as a 3760. They just changed the numbering scheme...but that's a whole other thread!

Paul
 
Update: Just back from the Cannes Boat Show...sorry, I'm so sorry....it was a 3760 shown at Cannes. False information on the internet site. She was an hard top 3760 with "European layout" cabin (Aft salon/berth can be isolated by a door, not a curtain). Shown also a 2250 and a 2750.
 
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