Regal 34 SAV Test: The Boat That Started the SAV Craze Just Got Bigger

Eight years ago Regal invented the Sports Activity Vessel, and a dozen builders copied it. Now Regal has raised the bar again. The new 2026 Regal 34 SAV is a foot longer and seven inches wider than the 33 SAV, has 29% more displacement and 300 more horsepower, and it sleeps four. Capt. Shelly ran it hard in the Florida Keys and found 51.6 mph on top. 📊 See the full test numbers, performance chart and Captain’s Report on BoatTEST: 👉 https://boattest.com/boats/regal/34-sav-2026 SPECS LOA: 35' 3" Beam: 10' 11" (15' 7" with terrace doors down) Empty weight: 15,200 lbs. Fuel capacity: 300 gallons Power: twin Yamaha 450s (as tested) or twin Mercury Verado 425s WHAT SETS IT APART The 34 SAV has fold-down terrace doors that push the beam out to 15' 7" at anchor. Regal says it’s the only boat in its class with a built-in dive door in the terrace door. The helm is on the centerline. The outdoor galley has a Kenyon electric grill, a 30-gallon livewell, a fridge and a freshwater sink. Regal’s digital switching runs the hardtop, deck and cabin, and you can control it all from your phone. The cabin has a separate walk-in head with a rain shower and a mid-cabin berth, so the boat sleeps four. That’s rare for a center-console dayboat this size. The engine room opens on an electric ram and has space for an optional Seakeeper 2. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Regal’s New 34 SAV: Bigger in Every Way 00:46 Terrace Doors: 15' 7" Beam at Anchor 01:06 Swim Platform, Dive Door & Boarding Ladder 01:34 Convertible Aft Seat & Sunbed 01:50 Cockpit: Fusion Pucks, Hardtop & Rocket Launchers 03:07 Helm Seating & High-Gloss Teak 03:25 Raised Side Decks & Walk Forward 04:20 Anchor Locker 04:32 Bow Seating & Sundeck Mode 05:14 Centerline Helm & Controls 06:07 Regal Digital Switching Explained 07:16 Cabin Tour: Galley, Lounge & Walk-In Head 08:39 Engine Room & Mechanical Access 09:14 Engine Options: Yamaha 450 vs. Mercury 425 09:22 Specs & Performance Test Numbers 10:21 Captain’s Take: How She Runs 🚤 WATCH ALL OUR REGAL REVIEWS Every Regal we’ve tested.... 👉 https://boattest.com/boats/regal 🏭 VISIT REGAL BOATS 👉 https://www.regalboats.com 🔔 Subscribe to BoatTEST for unbiased boat reviews, real test numbers and captain’s reports on the newest boats. 🚤 Life is Better on a Boat! -BoatTEST 📱 Follow Us on Social Media: 👉https://www.instagram.com/boattest_official 👉 https://www.facebook.com/boattestcom/ 👉https://twitter.com/boattest 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/boattest/