Regulator 30XO

Regulator's new 30X0 hybrid provides the versatility and features to fish wherever you want

- Karl Anderson

I've followed Regulator boats since the very first model hit the water in 1988. The enthusiastic folks that started the company have created not only a recognizable brand, but also a line of products focused on quality, fishing and family fun.

The new 30XO is no exception. It is a hybrid of sorts but all Regulator, with superb fit-and-finish and an abundance of seating and fishing conveniences. I tested it on a beautiful February day in Florida's Biscayne Bay. Our test boat had just about every option imaginable to fit the needs of fishermen from Maine to Louisiana and Key West to California.

With a length of 30 feet, 7 inches and a beam of 10 feet, 2 inches, the 30XO offers platforms forward and aft. The forward area of the boat is functional, with a molded anchor locker and lid on the gunwale deck. The test boat had an optional 96-inch trolling motor with dedicated batteries and a 15-amp charger. The integral U-shaped bow seating/casting platform has 187 quarts of storage on the centerline under the seat. Each side has flip-up backrest seating. In-deck is a 294-quart insulated and macerated fish box.

The center console features a forward lounge with plush seating and folding armrests and handholds, with a 218-quart storage bin below. Our test boat had the optional half-tower, sliding sunroof access, and a second station with full controls, a Garmin display, a helm seat and cup holders. The fully molded hardtop features composite windshield supports for the three-sided tempered glass and ventilated windshield.