Regulator 41 Provides an Exceptional Fishing Platform
As a recent NCAA Division III National Champion and now a second-year professional lacrosse star, Cross Ferrara knows a thing or two about surveying the field and taking his shot. Noted by media and fans as displaying an innate ability to create plays and win games with buzzer-beating heroics, Cross fittingly pulled the trigger on a quick-break opportunity to score a new Regulator 41 from Bluewater Yacht Sales.
Being the flagship model in the Regulator lineup, the 41 has readily proved its capabilities as a tremendous offshore fishing platform to many owners and anglers, including Cross Ferrara. “A buddy of mine has hull one of the Regulator 41 and I spent two- or three-years fishing with him.” Those trips made it clear to him that his family could benefit from a bigger boat to make their own offshore trips to the canyons safer, faster, and more comfortable.
“The room and fishability of the 41 is great, and I knew I had to get something like it,” Cross says.
He told John Prather of Bluewater’s Ocean City office about his wishes and they worked together in researching a number of high-quality brands in the class.
Unlike many of Bluewater’s new boat customers, Cross was not able to visit the Regulator factory to experience the build process first-hand—but that was mainly because the sales process came together like a fast-break play to the net. “I was finishing up college and talking to John about buying, but then he called in April about a 41’ under construction that had suddenly become available. We had the boat by July!” he says.
Due to the original commissioning owner changing their plans, Cross was able to jump the line on a brand-new Regulator 41 that he coveted and start fishing it right away—in between starting his sensational rookie season in the Professional Lacrosse League, that is… “The lacrosse season started around the same time we got the boat, but we got out to fish in it at least fifteen times,” he reports.
The focus was nearshore and offshore bottom fishing, including flounder trips, but also an “amazing overnighter” to the Washington Canyon.
“The Seakeeper, number one, is a freakin’ game changer. Especially out in the Atlantic, where it’s usually rough. It makes the day so much better,” he says. Number two on his list of top features is a deep appreciation for the Yamaha Helm Master and joystick controls. Measuring from bow pulpit to the back of the outboard cowlings, the boat’s overall length tops out at a little more than 48-feet. “Where we dock, we only have four to five feet [to spare] on both sides. The Helm Master makes it so easy,” he says.
Dubbed Rebel Soul, this beautiful quad-engine Regulator 41 is kept at the Ocean City Fishing Center in Maryland. After a year of ownership and more time to further outfit the boat, Cross explains it’s now set up with outriggers and “ready to go” this upcoming summer—this time focusing less on bottom fishing and more on catching billfish.
Regarding his experience working with Bluewater, Cross says, “John was awesome. I could call him right now and he’d be here in a second. He couldn’t be more helpful, and we’ll definitely use him in the future for all of our boat sales.” The experience working with Regulator Marine has been equally satisfying and leaves little doubt he’s pleased with the purchase.
“This boat really brings our family together.”
My grandparents are 84 years old, and they are both able to come fishing with us, even when it’s a little choppy!”
With a resoundingly positive report like that, it’s little doubt Cross is happy he took his shot on this surprise opportunity as it was coming down the line.
