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REGULATOR 24 FS

Offshore Workhorse with Classic Carolina Flair

True to its sportfishing heritage, the 24’ sports the legendary Regulator ride that is as soft and dry as it is reliable. Reinforced with Regulator’s exclusive Fiberglass Grillage System™, the 24’ can take you to your favorite destination, whether it’s the canyons 80 miles offshore or that hurricane hole for a relaxing afternoon with the family.

For the serious angler, the 24’ is loaded with fishing features like a 385-quart forward center locking fish box with six-rod storage, 61-quart transom bait box and 25-gallon recirculating livewell. The padded leaning post with four rocket launchers and a fiberglass electronics panel for flush mounting applications top-off the extraordinary standard features. Other options for the dedicated angler include a custom tackle center located behind the helm seat; SuperSport leaning post with flip-up cushion with convenient tackle storage, nine rocket launchers, room underneath for a 94-quart cooler; 16’ Lee® Sidewinder outriggers with laydown mounts; and five-rod rocket launcher available on with the fiberglass T-top model.

The Regulator 24 FS is a unique center console offering fishing functionality and family appeal. The standard 5’8” enclosed head compartment with standard portable marine toilet or optional factory-installed upgrade with holding tank and overboard/dockside discharge is a feature that’s appreciated by family and crew alike. Padded forward seating area is ideal for relaxing in the sun or bait rigging in comfort.

Cut through the short chop on the bay or slow rollers in the bluewater with either a single outboard Yamaha F350 four-stroke or twin Yamaha F150 four-stroke engines.

**Top Reasons to Buy a Boat**

With so many opportunities for boating fun available today, there’s no reason why anyone can’t take advantage of the benefits that recreational boating has to offer. Read our personal list of Top Reasons for Boating below:

1. Boating Improves Quality of Life

It’s a proven fact that recreational boating goes a long ways towards improving your quality of life. The minute you start to move forward on a boat, you’ll notice how easy it is to leave your troubles behind. Recreational boating fun provides a constructive outlet for entertainment that reduces stress and provides enriching opportunities for self discovery, whether it’s learning how to water ski or simply enjoying the warm glow of an evening sunset.

2. Boating is an Affordable Recreation Alternative

Are you under the impression that recreational boating is too expensive for your current budget? Think again. Many boats can be financed for under $200 a month. Dedicated boating lenders will work with you to help you save money and get you the best financing package available. For help determining if you can afford to buy a boat, including boat loan basics, a boat loan calculator, and more, please contact us and we will be glad to help!

3. Water Access is Closer than you Think

Did you know that about ninety percent of Americans live less than an hour from a navigable body of water? This means that water access is a lot closer and more convenient than you might think.

4. Boating Fun Helps you Bond with Friends and Family

Fifty four percent of all households, in a study by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, listed fishing as their favorite boating activity (followed by cruising and relaxing with family and friends). In other words, to many people the best part about boating doesn’t revolve around the latest waterskiing tricks or the number of fish caught- the best part of boating is simply the opportunities it provides for boating fun with friends and family. Recreational boating is quality time spent away from the television set and the video games, creating an atmosphere that brings people together and creates fond memories to last a lifetime.

5. Boating Helps Reduce Stress

We can’t stress the statistics enough – numerous studies have shown that a little bit of boating fun each day can go a long way towards reducing stress. In fact, a National Marine Manufacturers Association survey of over 1,000 American households listed boating in the top-three of all stress-relieving activities.

6. Boating is Convenient

As we pointed out above, since over ninety percent of Americans live less than an hour’s drive from an accessible body of water, you can be enjoying the fresh air and water in no time.

In fact, the convenience of boating makes it possible to hop on your boat for a mini-vacation whenever you feel like it, as an alternative to other family recreation activities which can quickly add up to become even more expensive and time-consuming.

7. Boating is an Engaging and Rewarding Activity

Recreational boating offers lots of opportunities for personal growth. Whether you’re instilling your child with extra confidence as they learn how to properly secure a line, or you’re enjoying the delicate taste of fresh fish that you caught yourself, boating recreation provides many different rewards for all ages.

8. Boating is Good Exercise

From a rigorous sailing excursion to an invigorating run on waterskis, boating provides sporting enthusiasts with many active endeavors to choose from. In fact, we’d argue that simply breathing in the brisk wind coming off the water in itself can go a long ways towards strengthening one’s constitution- not to mention the additional physical and psychological benefits in terms of relaxation and stress relief.

9. Recreational Boating is Easy to Learn

If you’re new to boating, take heart. With so many available boating classes and courses to choose from, you’ll be out on the water before you know it. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to sail, or you’re just interested in new ways to spend quality time with your family, a wealth of available boater education courses make boating easier to learn than ever. To learn more about finding boating instruction near you, please contact us and we will get you to the right place!

10. Boating is FUN

Last but definitely not least, one of the top reasons for boating is simply because it’s so much fun. There are so many activities to explore when it comes to boating, whether you like to fish, waterski, snorkel, or simply enjoy relaxing on the water.

Check out the rest of our site to see how Atlantic Marine can include your family in our FUN!

2012 REGULATOR 28FS DEMO

Regulator Options Include:

• Forward seating
• Tackle Center w/ Bolster Seating
• Factory Fiberglass T-Top w/ Rocket Launcher
• Factory 5 Panel Curtain Enclosure
• Fresh Water Head w/ Electric Flush
• 33 Gallons of Fresh Water
• Saltwater Washdown
• Teleflex Power Assist Steering (Electric/Hydraulic)
• 30 Amp Battery Charger w/ 25′ Power Cord

Dealer Added Options:

• Garmin 5215 Chartplotter
• Garmin GMR 24 HD Radar
• Garmin GHC 10 Autopilot
• Garmin VHF 200
• Kenwood Stereo with 4 speakers and Ipod dock
• Custom yacht Style painted boot stripe

When Evolution and Creativity Collide

Something incredible happened when Regulator’s Legendary Ride met the latest in technology. Regulator combined the two decades of constant improvements on the venerable Regulator 26 and added on all the cutting edge in offshore design and fishability the renowned naval architect Lou Codega had to offer.

Taking the tried and true and moving toward newer and better. Then strap on the advanced power of all-new Yamaha F300 V6 twins and the Command Link Plus controls and the Regulator 28 FS is ready for anything from the bays to the canyons. She is a true must see Carolina Classic that is shore to make your short list.

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CHAOS 16 BONEFISH EDITION

CHAOS 21 TARPON BAY

Chaos Boats represent the finest quality and performance found in shallow water fishing boats. Many builders claim such ideas. As acknowledged by veteran boaters, anglers, boat dealers, and boating industry leaders, Chaos Boats have the highest degree of fit and finish, structural integrity, and shallow water / rough water performance available today from any builder anywhere in the world.

Each boat is painstakingly hand crafted with an attention to detail that could be considered fanatical. We take great pride in knowing that each Chaos Boat built will provide its’ owner with years of pride of ownership as well as unforgettable boating and fishing experiences.

One look at Chaos Boats and you will see for yourself that only the highest quality components are installed by the most skilled and conscientious craftsmen.

The genuine Carolina hull design with substantial flare forward that transitions into generous tumblehome aft with an integrated rub strake requires hours of hand finishing by our North Carolina craftsmen due to the complex mold assemblies required to create such exotic shapes. Others in the industry allude to these shapes in their marketing language, but do not have the skill or desire to put forth the design and building effort to create the real thing. If you want an imitation, buy their boat.

If you are passionate about the ownership of a true Carolina boat, and you are looking for a true flats boat, an honest bay boat, or a quality yacht tender, Chaos Boats epitomize this class and are the only choice.

Ride. Everyone talks about the performance and awesome ride characteristics of their boats and we could do the same, like kids in a school yard each claiming they hit the ball further or harder.

It has been said that “Form Follows Function” and while we agree, we also believe that “Function Follows Form”. The Carolina bow flare is as attractive as it is functional in providing an integral spray deflector as well as creating an oversized bow casting area. The Carolina aft tumblehome flows aesthetically while providing a wider beam surface aft which creates additional stability at rest as well as more lift in order to “jump” on plane in shallow water.

Rough water. Skinny water. Shallow draft. Fishability in all conditions. Enviable Stylishness. Carolina Craftsmanship. Boats of Integrity.