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with impressively solid stainless steel
rams that shades all the way back to the aft
seats for those hot summer days, or when
you are watching the game on TV.
BOW ACCOMMODATIONS
The bow is accessed through the windshield
walk-through and the large glass
section slides to port for easy access and
no chance of it slamming shut - very
smart!
The bow seats include
fold-down
armrests, seating for fi ve or six adults,
a removable table, speakers, numerous
drink holders and a fi ller section to
make the forward-facing seats into a sun
lounge. In-fl oor storage is useful for lines
and fenders and there is an anchor locker
with power windlass. An optional sunshade
can be set up over the whole bow
for added summer comfort.
There is also a q uarter berth under the
helm console. It' s airconditioned and can
be used as shelter for children during the
day when eq uipped with a cushion to
serve as a berth. Many owners will j ust
use this as fl exible storage for items as
large as lawn chairs.
HELM AND PERFORMANCE
A massive roof section can slide open
for sunny day cruising or close down at
will.
The bow area is a large separate living area. It's deep and feels safe as well as spacious.
The test boat had the Twin Volvo V8 380
EVC2 DP CAT Coastal Series Joystick
power option with Duo-prop drives, electric
steering and J oystick docking. The
control box and the J oystick controls were
positioned where we could rest our arm
and the power adj ustable double helm seat
with footrest accommodates everyone.
The glass areas are vast and the outward
vision is excellent.
The elegant dashboard featured twin
Garmin 8616 16-inch screens and the
unusual feature of a third 16-inch screen
at the companion position for navigation,
controlling the AV systems or even
watching TV if you order a receiver system.
Other cool features include Dometic
cockpit air conditioning and four drink
holders at the helm.
The Volvo-Penta V8 380 engines were
very responsive. These fi re up instantly
and deliver smooth abundant power. We
felt the engines wanted to run and in fact,
they returned the best fuel economy of
1.12 mpg at 4,500 rpm doing 35.9 mph.
The Regal LS36 will take you through
the Gulf Islands or Georgian Bay at a
pace that will bring great destinations
into range for a day trip. Also, with the
J oystick docking and easy cockpit access,
an owner could single-hand this yacht like
a sport runabout.
With great features and timeless styling,
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a Regal LS 36 could be your long-term
partner in family boating enj oyment.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: Engine(s) Twin Volvo V8
380 EVC2 DP CAT Coastal Series
Joystick, twin 6.2 L V8 engines, 380
hp each, All aluminum cylinder block,
closed freshwater cooling system,
direct-injected engine with catalyst.
RPM MPH
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
5.5
7.5
9.5
10.5
12.5
20.0
RPM MPH
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
5,850
0-30MPH
29.4
35.9
40.8
46.8
50.0
10.8
LENGTH OVERALL: 37' 4 "
BEAM: 11' 7 "
DRY WEIGHT: 16,050 Lbs
FUEL CAPACITY: 209 GAL
GENERATOR DIESEL FUEL
CAPACITY: 31 GAL
WATER CAPACITY: 62 GAL
WASTE CAPACITY: 31 GAL
WEIGHT AS TESTED: 17,040 LBS
PRICE: WELL-EQUIPPED IN THE MID-TOUPPER-SIX
HUNDREDS USD RANGE
BOAT AND PRICE SUPPLIED BY CRATES LAKE
COUNTRY BOATS, CRATESBOATS.COM

http://www.CRATESBOATS.COM

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