2860 Window Express
1: Volvo 4.3L MPI B3
Description
Every once in a while, something new in the way of boat design
comes along that catches the boating public’s imagination. Such
was the case in 2006 when Regal introduced the 2860 Window
Express. As the name implied, a “window” was integrated into the
cabin overhead, a feature that didn’t exist in other boats. The effect
of this increased natural lighting in the cabin was well described
when Boating Magazine’s Peter McDonald wrote in a review of the
2860, “I've never set foot in a midsize cruiser that felt so welcoming
belowdecks.” Built on a modified-V with moderate beam and a
keel pad, the cockpit of the Window Express is arranged in the
normal fashion with an L-lounge to port, transom bench seat,
and a refreshment center with cooler, sink and storage behind the
helm. A large storage locker built into the transom has space for
fenders, toys, and docking lines. Note the pull-up cleats on the
swim platform. Below, the midcabin interior of the Regal 2860—
an appealing blend of cherry cabinets, Corian galley counter, and
designer fabrics—is a match for the best boats in her class. Twin
Volvo 4.3 GXIs w / Volvo DPS - A Duo Prop I/Os cruise at 25 knots .