Are you brave enough to buy one? | Regency 250 LE3 Sport sea trial

Are you brave enough to buy one? | Regency 250 LE3 Sport sea trial | Motor Boat & Yachting

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Ай бұрын

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a boat? Is it a joke? No, the Regency 250 LE3 is actually one of the most versatile runabouts you can buy. Alex Smith tests out this new Pontoon boat.
Regency 250 LE3 specifications
LOA: 27ft 5in (8.36m)
BEAM: 8ft 6in (2.59m)
DRAFT: 1ft 4in (0.40m)
DISPLACEMENT: 1,540kg
FUEL CAPACITY: 197 litres
ENGINE: Mercury Verado 4.6L V8 300hp outboard
RCD: B14
PRICE AS TESTED: £99,950 ex VAT
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@ironichumorist Ай бұрын

in the US we have been using these for decades on our lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. they are the ultimate day/party boat and many people use them for camping.. been on boats like this my entire life and never, ever heard the terms "log" or "playpen".

@mikef8639 6 күн бұрын

I have a Tri toon in Florida and it’s great for estuaries, intercoastal and the Gulf of Mexico on most days. There is a big difference between tritoons and two toons. The performance of tritoons are much more capable. Also one down side is passengers usually want sit in the front which will cause the bow to plow. The logs can’t overcome all that weight like a v hull boat can. You need to ask the passengers to sit so the weight in the back is the same in the front to maintain performance and comfortable ride.

@maryholder3795 Ай бұрын

She reminds me of a platform on oil drums. She looks ungainly. But she can shift across the sea and doesn't seem to get Alex wet. He having fun. She did cope quite well with the sea, but I think I'd feel safer on estuaries, inland waterway. I feel while at sea very exposed to spray and wind. But she is a fun boat, solid dependable so for a day out you'll be safe, comfortable day trip. Interesting but not for me but i can see her appeal.

@Peter-dd3br Ай бұрын

My parents used to have a 2 log version, and besides all the deck space, the thing that made it different from other boats is it plows straight through small waves when you're underway, so it feels like the water is glassy smooth even when there's a little chop.

@ianscott3180 Ай бұрын

I have a brother in North Carolina, they are very popular there. Great for kids and wake boarding and days out on the lake. He lives on a 35 mile long lake. Would I have one on the Solent? No way, but I am a sailor.

@LiveLifeLivTrucking Ай бұрын

Lake Norman?

@ianscott3180 Ай бұрын

@@LiveLifeLivTrucking Yes, he keeps the pontoon boat on his dock at the bottom of the garden.

@LiveLifeLivTrucking Ай бұрын

@@ianscott3180 That's awesome. I hope to vacation there soon!

@alexpervanoglu7420 Ай бұрын

Would make a good water taxi / small passenger ferry business in the right port / harbour.

@stevecasey1037 Ай бұрын

I actually own one, here in the U.S., Alabama. Just getting her set up for the new summer season!😎

@alexsmith3945 Ай бұрын

Great choice. I had a brilliant time with it, even in conditions for which it wasn't really designed. Really versatile and really comfortable. I sincerely hope UK boaters are open enough to try it out, cos I reckon they'd be pleasantly surprised.

@alexsmith3945 Ай бұрын

There's a broad split here between the American and British over the merits of the boat and that's only to be expected. Clearly, it's not a boat for exposed passages but if you're honest with yourself about how, when and where you're actually likely to go boating, I reckon most people would be surprised at how well the Regency can do the job. The real stumbling block is the fact that the image puts people off before they get anywhere near it - and like I say, that's a shame because its ability to provide versatile and sociable fun at a genuinely affordable price is tough to match elsewhere on the UK market.

@gibbousmoon35 Ай бұрын

Well, I guess that shows it will handle more than a mill pond, but still I wouldnt take one out to sea. I can see they make a lot of sense as lake boats, especially where there are a lot of shallows to negotiate.

@nicbennett6554 Ай бұрын

Well Alex, it looks like you had a blast and might be mad enough to buy one. BUT I very much doubt there’s anyone else crazy enough in the UK! I know the US market love them, but I can’t stand the things.

@dtutssel Ай бұрын

There'd be about three days a year the British weather was good enough to use it

@maddyM1992 Ай бұрын

This boats and ones like it are ideal for medium\large lakes. Wouldn’t pick it of the ocean I’m a million years.

@jamesonpace726 Ай бұрын

Very odd duck - a 35kt swim platform, seats 14 but no terlet....

@cigarmann Ай бұрын

I believe it has one it's a pop-up shower toilet combination under the stern lounge

@alexsmith3945 Ай бұрын

@@cigarmann Exactly so. It's not big or plush but it is there if you need it.

@user-yo6zy4di5u Ай бұрын

A party boat with no head???? What are they thinking?

@BoatingSwitzerland Ай бұрын

I see the point of these, however, never ever would I buy one, it’s such an ugly boat… 😂 Little to no seaworthiness, very little shadow, difficult to maneuver in windy conditions.

@dextersxxxxlab Ай бұрын

That is exactly what I think too. Never ever want to be seen on one of those. And yes this can be the boat for some. But not for me.

@DogStar84 Ай бұрын

They are a very popular family dayboat on lakes and rivers in US. Generally cheaper to buy and own, ton of room for friends. Tow kids on a tube, fish, hang out. And not on top of each other with friends

@dextersxxxxlab Ай бұрын

@@DogStar84 I know and also know there are very big ones more like a cabin with open roof decks and stuff. There has been a few years those they started to appear here in the netherlands too. But not so much anymore since most of the time our weather is not good enough for these. Too much wind and lower temperatures. For some people this will be perfect and that is fine. But for me, a big NO. I love boat schapes and fiberglass hulls and these have nothing to do with that.

@TheLoxxxton Ай бұрын

I just keep thinking day boat..... what about a toilet??

@darthkek1953 Ай бұрын

Exactly. What sort of person would go out on a lake without a toilet on it? Every rowboat, fishing boat, canoe, kayak, jetski, dayboat, etc., has a toilet on them for good reason.

@TheLoxxxton Ай бұрын

@darthkek1953 come on now! No need for sarcasm.! I was thinking more of elderly and children in an environment where shore access to facilities would be impractible

@darthkek1953 Ай бұрын

@@TheLoxxxton my point is lots of boats don't have heads.

@cbrusharmy Ай бұрын

I'm not sure "brave" is the right word outside of protected waters.

@djowen5192 Ай бұрын

That a big nope from me then Bob.

@matthewmartin1970 Ай бұрын

I'd rather swim

@tonyjoynesify Ай бұрын

To big a boat without having somewhere to have a poo

@julianblackdale3138 Ай бұрын

For a day boat not a very good design at all. They seemed to have missed the whole point of a day boat. No where for decent refrigeration and no cooking facilities. Don't know how the designers were but they m missed the mark completely

@stevecasey1037 Ай бұрын

You just don't get it. These are used by the thousands, all the time, some year round, here in the USA. Don't knock it till 'ye try it mate..😂 Not much of a better family time can be had. Oh, and we love our Sweet Tea too, ice cold, here in the South. 😎

@julianblackdale3138 Ай бұрын

@@stevecasey1037 Terrible design

@stevecasey1037 Ай бұрын

@@julianblackdale3138 again, you don't get it. Been used in the States on rivers and lakes for over 100 years and still going strong. Maybe not for your taste or area, but sales numbers don't lie and safety records are as good as anything that floats. Sorry that your personal opinion makes you feel that way.

@alexsmith3945 Ай бұрын

@@stevecasey1037 Well put Steve. I reckon it's you, me and America against the world! Great little boat, capable of delivering a huge amount of fun for very little money.