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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/2/2017 9:01:19 AM EDT
I'm looking at getting either a 31 regulator or a 28T Contender. Looking for pros and cons of each and why? I live in Virginia and I have to run 70+ miles offshore and usually in 2-3ft waves. So any advice would be great on which one and why. If you have other suggestions they will be considered.
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Posted: 11/10/2017 9:12:24 AM EDT
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Never owned either. But I've been on two different Contenders in conditions that were borderline life-threatening and they got us home.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/10/2017 10:20:12 PM EDT
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I love my 23' sailfish but I understand it's not in the same class of boats. A buddy of mine has a 27 Contender he repowered with twin Suzuki 300's and he loves it.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/14/2017 2:33:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KELBEAST:
I love my 23' sailfish but I understand it's not in the same class of boats. A buddy of mine has a 27 Contender he repowered with twin Suzuki 300's and he loves it. https://image.ibb.co/cM7jxb/IMG_1075.jpg |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/23/2017 10:24:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: KELBEAST]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mallard386: Very pretty boat! 
http://instagram.com/kyle.floyd28 |
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Posted: 2/28/2018 9:35:14 AM EDT
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Regulator will be much more stable, better riding, and dryer due to the pronounced Carolina flare. The Contender will be lighter, faster, and better on fuel. My stepdad owned a Regulator 26FS about 10 years ago, and that thing rode extremely well, and inspired confidence when the seas got ugly.
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Posted: 3/4/2018 11:14:02 PM EDT
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Still looking?
I have extensive experience on both brands on many different sizes. You really can’t compare those two models. The contender 28 is a much smaller boat than the Regulator 31 If you are still looking shoot me a PM. |
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