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Custom Boat Builds · Make Wake Marine · October 1, 2026

2016 Regulator 26: Electronics and Trolling Motor Upgrade

A customer’s 2016 Regulator 26 received essential system repairs, twin-engine maintenance and a full Garmin electronics and trolling motor upgrade.

Twin Garmin 9213XSV displays, Garmin autopilot controls and the custom acrylic dash panel.
Twin Garmin 9213XSV displays, Garmin autopilot controls and the custom acrylic dash panel.
The 100-inch Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Quest brushless trolling motor on its Sea Swivel XL mount.
The 100-inch Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Quest brushless trolling motor on its Sea Swivel XL mount.
The 36V, 105Ah Millertech lithium battery and charger powering the trolling motor.
The 36V, 105Ah Millertech lithium battery and charger powering the trolling motor.
The customer’s 2016 Regulator 26, shown with the bow-mounted trolling motor installed.
The customer’s 2016 Regulator 26, shown with the bow-mounted trolling motor installed.

This customer’s 2016 Regulator 26 received a broad service and electronics upgrade, combining essential maintenance with new fishing and navigation equipment.

We repaired the steering system, replaced the bilge pump and navigation lights, and installed a new battery. We also completed 100-hour services on both engines.

At the helm, we replaced the Raymarine multifunction display with twin Garmin 9213XSV displays, adding a Garmin autopilot and a custom acrylic dash panel for a clean, integrated installation.

For the bow, we installed a 100-inch Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Quest brushless trolling motor with 115 pounds of thrust. It’s mounted on a Sea Swivel XL and powered by a 36V, 105Ah Millertech lithium battery with a matching charger.

The result is a Regulator 26 ready for the next run offshore—or a quiet day with family and friends at the islands around Orange Beach.