Regal 42 Grande Coupe

The Regal 42 Grande Coupe is a boat large enough for the ocean yet is also perfectly suited for cruising on lakes, thanks to its smart design, onboard comfort factor, sporty performance, smooth ride and all-around versatility that has garnered her many fans in her young life.

The 42 Grande Coupe — which is sold by Basa’s Marine in Bolingbrook, Illinois — certainly offers a lot to like. The boat can be outfitted with a pair of Volvo Penta IPS600s, each with 435 horses. Those engines offer a respectable top speed of 35 mph with a cruise in the high-20-mph range. Those aren’t quite sportboat numbers, but they are still plenty fast enough for anyone who enjoys a little extra pop out on the lake. The boat also comes with yachty features like a hydraulic swim platform, a three-zone dual-cycle air-conditioning system, an electric sunroof, a shower in the cockpit, a washer/dryer, a central vacuum system, an oil change system and an optional Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizing system. Phew — got all that?

The Regal’s interior is one of its strongest features and one that helps set itself apart in this size and class. The salon has wraparound seating on the port side. The seats are raised ever so slightly so that guests can see out the big windows to either side of the vessel. A television pops down on hinges from the ceiling, while an enormous sunroof overhead allows light to fill the space. Down below, the 42 Grande Coupe has two staterooms, one at the bow and another amidships. The one at the bow has an island-style double berth, an overhead hatch, a hanging locker, and access to a semi-private head with a shower. The stateroom amidships has plenty of sleeping space but is crowded for headroom, making it an ideal spot to stash the kids or some extra bags for longer stays aboard — the latter part of which this boat is well equipped for.