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A Sportier Cruiser: The Regal 42 Grand Coupe

A Cabin Cruiser To Make The Kids Jealous

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Pardon the alliteration but building a boat that is easy to enjoy is no easy task. And it usually gets harder as the vessel gets bigger. For nearly 50 years, Regal Marine has proven it has a keen eye for building enjoyable boats, whether a 19-foot bowrider or a 53-foot yacht.

The 42 Grand Coupe is no exception. It’s a sportier version of the company’s very capable 42 Fly. In place of the upper helm station, a hardtop with push-button sunroof allows you to still revel in those warm summer breezes. It also provides a place to carry kayaks and other large water toys and presents a sleeker profile with less potential for windage or bridge clearance issues.

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On the foredeck, a spacious sun pad has two multi-position backrest that let you and a guest recline in the sunshine. Lockers nearby hold fenders and lines, as well as a washdown that will come in handy for spraying off the anchor and ground tackle. These are the first of many features aboard the 42 Grand Coupe that may seem trivial but in fact make upkeep and operation a lot easier.

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Another notable feature: Port and starboard sidedecks grant access forward and are protected by stainless-steel rails all the way back to the cockpit. Full height, opening side windows allow communication with those tending lines or fenders on the sidedecks. It’s a great setup for captain and crew.

A doublewide bench at the helm slides fore and aft and includes a flip-up bolster for those who prefer to stand and drive. The dash shows that function and style aren’t mutually exclusive. Everything is placed close at hand — twin binnacle shifter, joystick for the IPS system, Garmin VHF 100, Fusion UD750 marine stereo and Volvo 16” Glass Cockpit interface — and wrapped in soft vinyl with hand-stitching.

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The upper salon is bright and airy thanks to near panoramic windows. This space houses a wraparound settee that converts to a big day bed/guest berth with an optional cushion. Opposite, a galley/entertainment center has a two-burner stove, convection oven, refrigerator, freezer and a 40” retractable HDTV. It’s important to mention that the main deck is all one level, which makes getting around easier, and the full-beam glass enclosure aft can be opened wide to create an indoor/outdoor patio feel. 

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There’s an electric grill in the cockpit and a second refrigerator that serves the L-shaped settee. A water-level swim platform is expansive and can be rigged with a hydraulic system for easy water entry. Another washdown at the transom will help keep grime out of the cockpit and can give swimmers a good rinse.

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The cabin of the 42 Grand Coupe is nothing short of gorgeous. To get there, you walk down hardwood steps into a floor-to-ceiling open space that Regal calls the “atrium.” Depending on which layout you choose, you will either find a kitchenette here or a second head. 

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Aft is a full-beam master with king berth than can be quickly divided into twins. A loveseat, 32” TV with BluRay connection, cedar-lined armoire, and port and starboard hull windows greatly add to the feeling of luxury and spaciousness.

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The forward stateroom features an island queen berth, 32” TV and BluRay player, cedar hanging locker and two more hull windows. A hidden shoji-style pocket door separates the forward stateroom from the rest of the cabin. Overall, the interior of the 42 Grand Coupe is built for “real size” people and shows off rich touches like a glass vessel sink in the head, hardwood cabinetry and warm accent lighting throughout. 

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You can further trick-out the boat to truly make it your own. Options include birch or walnut flooring, bottom color and hull paint, upholstery upgrades, satellite TV — even a motorized dinghy launch/retrieval system and SeaKeeper 5 stabilization system to smooth out your ride.

You may not use all the cruising-centric features built into this smart, capable craft when you’re buzzing around the lake. But we all want the best, and the Regal 42 Grand Coupe has it — and then some.

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