Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal Boats 2565 Window Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal Boats 2565 Window Express 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Regal Boats 2565 Window Express 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 2565 Window Express 2007 carries 76 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal Boats 2565 Window Express 2007 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model1900 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.05 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL SX (190 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,030 lbs. (467 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower