How many Regals have/do you own?

Just 1 here, my first one.
Looking forward to bringing it home soon.

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I am on my first 5th boat, but my 1st Regal. However, I tried to buy a Regal once before, but the dealer was not willing to close on the deal that we worked out (they are now out of business - shocker).
 
1999 - 242 - Luv'n Life
2004 - 3350 - Luv'n Life II
2008 - 3760 - Luv'n Life III
TBD - retire on Luv'n Life V and travel the world
 
2005- 2665
2006- 3060
2009- 3860

This may be my sweet spot, I love the layout of this boat.
 
First Regal is this 1990 255XL Ambassador. I still have it.
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This is my recent Regal that I just bought. 1989 360 Commodore.
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One but the wife had me trade it, worked out as the insurance company was trying to screw me on a repair. I miss the quality and well, regality of a Regal. We went up in size and paid for it by going down in quality. Bought a Maxum, not a bad boat and suits us fine but the number one place I notice a huge difference is hull quality. The marine inspector that came out told me how much he loved the solid glass hull of the early 90's Regals.
 
We've had a blow boat and 4 power. The Regal 98 292 Commodore is our newest and first Regal. It won't be the last! At 50+ years, I've been on a lot of boats over the years and have been boating since a little lad. Everything about this boat is perfect. This year or next, we will be going up in size and it too will be a Regal - without question! Yes, a tiny bit of money has been spent on maintaining it (well ok, a ton of money) but given where we keep it and the environment it's run in, it has been a jewel.
 
Going for my Fifth boat but first REGAL Commodore 2760 1998 7.4 Merc Bravo III. Sea trial is next week March 31 in Kilmarnoc, VA. After reading you posts I feel good about the boat. Previously owned a Maxum, FourWinns, Renkin and Winner back in the day. Only thing is I have to drive 6 hours back to Woodbridge VA. Long trip, any suggestions on what to look for on this 1998 2760.
Thanks Ray
 
Ray,
Good luck with her. I have a 1999 2760 which I bought used with 360 hrs in 2010. She has the twin 4.3s with alpha ones. It now has approx 560 hrs. Other than normal maintance the boat has been great. Ive taken her from the Hudson river to Block Island RI.

John
 
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