Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 against a modified vee Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 tips the scales at 685 lbs — 654 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 at 31 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has a 105-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 2665 Commodore 2008 carries 74 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1900 Bowrider
Model2665 Commodore
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - Detail6,850 lbs. (3,107 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg3107.11
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.685
Length - Meters6.05
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.05 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL SX (190 hp)
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP (280 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,030 lbs. (467 kg)
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people13
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank