| FACT: The performance of a boat is determined by hull design. The more wetted surface in the water, the more surface tension, the less efficient the hull will be. Regal�s FasTrac,�full-beam, stepped hull creates a cushion of air that reduces wetted surface and surface tension to an area smaller than other competitive models of similar size. No matter what length a hull, without an effective method of reducing wetted surface area, it will not achieve a high level of performance. FasTrac is truly a breakthrough design. It has received the most prestigious industry award and more press attention than any new hull design in the last 30 years. Not surprisingly, this success has triggered a rash of imitators trying their hand at a number of notched and extended V-hull variations. None of similar weight and power have achieved the performance levels of the Regal FasTrac.
FACT: In independent, third-party tests against notched and extended hulls and conventional hulls, FasTrac proved to be faster and burned less fuel than similar models. Many manufacturers make lofty claims about their hull�s performance but when you compare actual test results from the leading experts in the field, the Regal�s FasTrac Hull outperforms them, hands down, in speed, handling and fuel consumption.
Take the experts� advice and test drive a Regal. You�ll quickly understand why FasTrac is the better choice.
Some manufacturers offer deep deadrise hulls. Without the step-bottom and lifting features found in the FasTrac� design, these �old style� deep deadrise designs typically require much more horsepower to lift the boat up on plane and to maintain planing speed. These boats typically deliver less speed throughout the rpm ranges and higher fuel consumption. Besides the advantages of higher top end and cruising speeds and greater fuel efficiency, the FasTrac Hull, with deep deadrise, offers a smoother ride and straighter tracking in nearly all water conditions.
FasTrac�s design minimizes sliding and provides greater control during tight radius turns. A discernable difference in comfort and safety will be realized in an actual test drive comparison with other hulls. |