Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 and the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 measures 30,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). At 31 lbs and 105 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 carries 151 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.
The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 at 30,8 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
Model1900 Bowrider
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches29
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 - Detail10,500 lbs. (4,763 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.105
Length - Meters6.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet30.83
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.05 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches138
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,030 lbs. (467 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. Cockpit: 18 cu. ft
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28